Who has been conferred with the National Kalidas Samman in visual arts by the Madhya Pradesh government?
A. Kailash Vijaywargiya
B. Kalamandalam Gopi
C. Anjolie Ela Menon
D. Puttaraj Gavai
Answer:C
Who has been conferred with the National Kalidas Samman in visual arts by the Madhya Pradesh government?
A. Kailash Vijaywargiya B. Kalamandalam Gopi C. Anjolie Ela Menon D. Puttaraj Gavai
Explanation: Anjolie Ela Menon, the well known muralist, has recently been conferred with the prestigious National Kalidas Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government in Delhi for her contribution in visual arts. The award was conferred in recognition of her insightful and sensitive portrayal of the identity and spirit of women through her meaningful paintings in a variety of media. Beside her, Artist A. Ramachandran was also conferred with the Kalidas Award. Menon is counted among India’s most accomplished artists and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards including the Padma Shri. She recently received a doctorate from Rabindra Bharati University.