Question 1

Who is traditionally regarded as the 'Father of English Poetry'?

Accepted Answer

Geoffrey Chaucer. Geoffrey Chaucer is known as the father of English poetry for his significant influence on the language. He was the first great writer to use the Middle English vernacular instead of Latin or French. His most famous work is 'The Canterbury Tales', a collection of stories in verse.

Question 2

Who is commonly honored as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'?

Accepted Answer

Dadasaheb Phalke. Dadasaheb Phalke made 'Raja Harishchandra', India's first indigenous full-length feature film in 1913. He introduced the concepts of professional filmmaking and storytelling on screen to the Indian public. The highest award in Indian cinema is named in his honor today.

Question 3

Which philosopher and polymath is widely known as the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?

Accepted Answer

Socrates. Socrates shifted the focus of philosophy from the physical world to human ethics and moral thought. He is best known for the Socratic method of questioning to reveal truth through dialogue. Although he wrote nothing himself, his ideas were preserved by his student Plato.

Question 4

Who is regarded as the 'Father of Modern Art' for breaking away from traditional academic styles?

Accepted Answer

Paul Cézanne. Paul Cézanne bridged the gap between 19th-century Impressionism and 20th-century Cubism. He emphasized geometric structures and the use of color to create depth in paintings. Many later artists, including Picasso, viewed him as their primary inspiration.

Question 5

In the history of literature, who is considered the 'Father of the English Novel'?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe is credited with writing 'Robinson Crusoe', often considered the first true English novel. His style introduced realistic prose narrative that focused on individual character experiences. This work helped establish the novel as a popular literary genre.

Fathers of Arts — Set 1