A Study of the Mother Archetype in Abanindranath Tagore's Bharat Mata Painting and its influence in Indian cinema.

Author(s)	Jyotirmay Deb, Sahali Sinha
Country	India
Abstract	The classic picture "Bharat Mata by Abanindranath Tagore is important to the discussion of Indian nationalism and cultural identity. The goal of this study was to investigate how the mother archetype is portrayed in this important piece of art. Utilizing Jungian analytical psychology and cultural studies as a framework, this analysis explores the cultural implications and symbolic imagery rooted in the depiction of Bharat Mata as a mother. This research clarifies how Bharat Mata represents the maternal and protecting qualities of the Indian people while also representing their collective identity and ambitions by analyzing the painting's visual components, historical background, and sociopolitical connotations. The research also looks into the mother archetype's continuing resonance in Indian cultural narratives and how it might affect conversations about society and politics today. With through. By employing a multidisciplinary methodology, this work advances our comprehension of the intricate relationship that exists between
Keywords	Mother Archetype, Abanindranath Tagore, Bharat Mata Painting, Nationalism, Bengal school of art, Indian cinema, neo-Hindutva .
Field	Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.37679
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g86w8x

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