FAH392H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, The Great Exhibition, Joseph Nash
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In some reliefs, figures seem more western than indian: visual influence of classical ideal. John griffiths is in some sketches by the school (also teacher . Royal titles act, 1876: queen victoria to become known as empress of india, odd act, quee(cid:374)"s idea almost no political significance, consolidated british perception of self as powerful authority in india. Lahore had been a royal city known for its rich artistic history: goals of the school teaching lots of different subjects, most important for. Indian relationship: striking differences between styles and exercises (indians were more conceptual, Kipling felt students should be working from local buildings and objects. India took up 1/3 and had many subcategories: many commissions and artists acting together. Loans from princely states (not directly controlled by britain: attracted much ceremonial prestige, opening ceremony was notable because queen sat on maharaja ranjit.
