IGNOU MVA-020 Assignment 2026
Modern Art of India
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:03 pm.
| Course code | MVA-020 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Modern Art of India |
| Programme | Master of Fine Arts - Painting (MFAP)MFAP |
| School | School of Performing and Visual Arts |
| Assignment code | MVA 020/AST/TMA/26 |
| Session | July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | — |
| Last date (December exam) | 15 Dec 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MVA-020 assignment
The MVA-020 assignment covers modern Indian art, including major artists, the Bengal School, progressive artists, and folk art’s influence on contemporary practice. Its theory blocks range from pre-independence art to contemporary Indian art.
This Semester 1 tutor-marked assignment offers six questions, of which you must answer any five. Each selected question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100. The question paper states a 500-word limit. Tasks include artist profiles, comparisons, essays, and discussions supported by examples.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss any four artists from M. V. Dhurandhar, Nand Lal Bose, B. C. Sanyal, K. G. Subramanyan, and Tilly Kettle. |
| Q2 | 20 | Compare the Bengal School with Bombay progressive artists, explaining their main differences through examples. |
| Q3 | 20 | Develop an essay examining Indian art. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine Raja Ravi Varma’s contribution to modern Indian art. |
| Q5 | 20 | Compare Amrita Sher-Gil and Jamini Roy through their artistic ideas, styles, materials, techniques, and major works. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain different Indian folk art styles and examine their influence on contemporary Indian art using detailed examples. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer any five of the six questions and follow the stated 500-word limit.
- Write your responses in your own handwriting on foolscap-size paper, and secure the pages carefully.
- Include your enrolment number, name, address, course title, assignment code or number, date, and study centre details on the first page.
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