Write in brief about Kitagawa Utamaro.
Kitagawa Utamaro, born in Edo in 1753, was widely known for his contributions to an art form called ukiyo, ‘pictures of the floating world’ or depiction of ordinary human experiences, especially urban ones. These prints travelled to contemporary US and Europe and influenced artists like Manet, Monet and Van Gogh.
The Roman Catholic Church began keeping an index of prohibited books from the mid-sixteenth century.
Give reasons for the following:
Gandhi said the fight for Swaraj is a fight for liberty of speech, liberty of the press, and freedom of association.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
The Gutenberg Press.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
Erasmus's idea of the printed book.
Write short notes to show what you know about:
The Vernacular Press Act
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to Women.
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:
The poor
What did the spread of print culture in nineteenth century India mean to:
Reformers
Why did some people in eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?
Why did some people fear the effect of easily available printed books? Choose one example from Europe and one from India.
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