• Prakash Kishore

Abstract Indian paintings have experienced vast transformation time to time. A new style of art developed according to development in the society. A certain way of practicing becomes style. In other words characteristics or elements combined and expressed in a unique and consistent manner are called style. Realism is also a style which has a very long history. Realism has always been an important identity of art since its evolution. It has been a way to understand and perceive thing from the nature and worked as a bridge between the understanding of eye and brain. In general the word “realistic” terms is used to signify truthfulness and objectivity. The development which has taken in 21st century changed the way of looking at realism. Now realism has also been divided in many segments. Pseudo realism is one such style which developed after the development in information and technology. During the 90,s Indian art noticed a sudden change in all format of arts. New styles developed in the field of painting as well. Pseudo realism was one such movement which spread like fire. Several artists adopted this new trend and started following the pseudo aspect through conceptual and representational form both. Abstract is an important part in expressing and creating this style. Sometimes there is no identity of space filled with splashes of colours, yet it looks real all together. This paper focuses on the various aspect of pseudo realism. The abstract use of images and the conceptual approach of this style has been discussed in reference to two artists working in two different working style following pseudorealim in Contemporary Indian art.

pseudo realism, identity, images

"Pseudorealism : Insearch Of Realism Through Abstraction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.246-251, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808186.pdf

"Pseudorealism : Insearch Of Realism Through Abstraction", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp246-251, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808186.pdf