N.S. Bendre: The First Neo- Impressionistic Artist of India
Keywords:
Modernism, Baroda Group, Neo-ImpressionisticAbstract
N.S. Bendre (1910-1992) has had a significant role in the history of Indian modernism. As the first Indian painter to adopt and adapt Western neo-impressionism to Indian painting, Bendre created a form of modern aesthetic that connected the East and the West. Known for his brilliance in colour and fragmented techniques as well as his ground-breaking innovations in form, Bendre is hailed as a modern master who indulged in the themes of Indian culture through Western techniques including neo-impressionism and divisionism. This paper surveys the study of Bendre and some significant European painters, his contribution to the Baroda Group, and his important works of art which show the harmonious combination of Indian themes and neo-impressionistic techniques. This paper emphasizes the significance of Bendre's works and contribution towards understanding the Indian pictorial space along with the philosophy behind it.
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