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On his birthday 7th August
Abanindranath Tagore (1871-1951)
Celebrating the Master
Abanindranath Tagore, nephew of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, was the foremost exponent of Swadeshi art. Early in his career, he illustrated numerous books and magazines, including his own books for children in Bengali. He served as the Vice-principal of the Government School of Art, and later as Chancellor of Vishva Bharati.
Tagore created the Indian Oriental Art, and founded the Bengal School of Art. His art reflects the synthesis of Rajput and Mughal miniatures, Ajanta frescos and western art, brought to the service of the Nationalist Movement. Nandalal Bose, Kshitindranath Majumdar, Mukul Dey, Kalipada Goshal, were amongst his close students. He was an artist and educator and mentor whose influence over modern Indian art has sustained over a century.
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