226. The Rise and Fall of East India Company Painting (Ep 2)
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Cultural Intersections: Art and Scholarship in Colonial India
This chapter explores a figure who embraced Indian culture amidst mercantile exploitation, emphasizing their scholarly pursuits and the establishment of key institutions like the Asiatic Society and the Calcutta Botanic Garden. The narrative highlights the vibrant intellectual community in colonial India, detailing the collaboration between Western patrons and Indian artists, particularly focusing on the evolution of company paintings. It discusses the shifts in artistic styles and cultural exchanges as colonial influences waned, reflecting on the decline of hybrid artistic expression and its impact on future generations.
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