Fathers of Arts — Set 3
Inventions · कला के जनक · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which playwright is traditionally hailed as the 'Father of Greek Comedy'?
Correct Answer: C. Aristophanes
Aristophanes used satire to critique the politics and social life of ancient Athens. His works, known as 'Old Comedy', are the only surviving examples of the genre from that period. He is famous for plays like 'The Frogs' and 'The Birds'.
Who is known as the 'Father of the English Essay' for his collections on human nature?
Correct Answer: A. Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon introduced the formal essay to the English language in the late 16th century. He used a pithy and analytical style to discuss topics like truth, death, and revenge. Although the French writer Montaigne invented the genre, Bacon popularized its English form.
The 'Father of Modern Indian Dance' is a title often given to which legendary performer?
Correct Answer: B. Uday Shankar
Uday Shankar pioneered the concept of Indian creative dance by merging classical elements with contemporary techniques. He was the first to take Indian dance to global stages on a professional scale in the 1930s. He did not follow a single school but created a unique fusion style.
Who is traditionally regarded as the 'Father of the Piano' for inventing the instrument?
Correct Answer: A. Bartolomeo Cristofori
Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the 'gravicembalo col piano e forte' around 1700 in Italy. This was the first keyboard instrument that could play sounds both softly and loudly depending on touch. It eventually evolved into the modern piano we use in music today.
In the world of animation, who is widely considered the 'Father of Animation'?
Correct Answer: D. Émile Cohl
Émile Cohl created 'Fantasmagorie' in 1908, which is regarded as the first fully animated cartoon. He was a French caricaturist who developed the early techniques of frame-by-frame drawing. While Disney popularized the medium, Cohl established its artistic foundation.
Who is known as the 'Father of Renaissance Humanism'?
Correct Answer: B. Petrarch
Petrarch was a poet and scholar who helped rediscover the classical texts of ancient Greece and Rome. He promoted the idea that human beings should focus on their own potential and worldly achievements. His sonnets also set the standard for lyric poetry across Europe.
Which Russian author is often called the 'Father of Modern Short Stories'?
Correct Answer: A. Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov introduced the 'stream of consciousness' style and focused on the psychological state of characters rather than plot. His stories often lacked a traditional moral or resolution, reflecting the complexity of life. He profoundly influenced the development of the modern short story and drama.
Who is regarded as the 'Father of the American Novel' for his works on early frontier life?
Correct Answer: B. James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper is best known for 'The Last of the Mohicans' and his 'Leatherstocking Tales'. He was the first major American novelist to incorporate indigenous culture and the frontier into his stories. His work helped establish a distinct national literature for the United States.
Which architect is known as the 'Father of Skyscrapers'?
Correct Answer: C. Louis Sullivan
Louis Sullivan coined the phrase 'form follows function', which became a guiding principle for modern architecture. He pioneered the design of tall steel-framed buildings in late 19th-century Chicago. His work transitioned architecture from decorative styles to functional structuralism.
Who is traditionally honored as the 'Father of Kannada Literature'?
Correct Answer: A. Pampa
Adikavi Pampa wrote the 'Vikramarjuna Vijaya', which is an adaptation of the Mahabharata. He set the standard for classical Kannada poetry and literature in the 10th century. He is one of the three 'Gems of Kannada Literature' alongside Ponna and Ranna.