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{{Short description|Art institution in Mumbai, India}}
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The '''Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art''' ('''Sir J.J. School of Art''') is the oldest art institution in [[Mumbai]],<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-10-06/mumbai/27317318_1_sir-jj-school-friends-students Mumbai’s oldest and most prestigious art institution, the Sir JJ School of Art.] ''[[Times of India]]'', 6 October 2002.</ref> and is affiliated with the [[University of Mumbai]]. The school grants bachelor's degrees in [[fine art]] and [[sculpture]], and [[Master's degree]]s in fine art.
| name = Sir J. J. School of Art
| image = Building of Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.jpg
| type = [[Public university|Public]] [[art school]]
| established = {{Start date and age|1857|03}}
| accreditation = [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]]
| affiliation = [[University of Mumbai]]
| dean = Vishwanath D. Sabale
| address = 78, Dr. D. N. Road, [[Fort (Mumbai precinct)|Fort]], [[Mumbai]] - 400 001
| coordinates = {{Coord|18.94505|72.83352|type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| campus_type = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.sirjjschoolofart.in/}}
}}
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The '''Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art''' ('''Sir J. J. School of Art''') is the oldest art institution in [[Mumbai]], [[India]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110811120047/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-10-06/mumbai/27317318_1_sir-jj-school-friends-students Mumbai’s oldest and most prestigious art institution, the Sir JJ School of Art.] ''[[Times of India]]'', 6 October 2002.</ref> and is affiliated with the [[University of Mumbai]]. The school grants bachelor's (B.F.A) degrees in [[Painting]], [[ceramic]], [[Metal work]], [[Interior decoration]], [[Textile design]] and [[Sculpture]] as well as [[Master's degree]]s (M.F.A) in [[Portraiture]], Creative Painting, Murals, Sculpture, and [[Printmaking]].


==History==
==History==
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[[File:Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy.png|thumb|[[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy]] and his Chinese secretary (1783–1859) portrait at the Sir J. J. School of Art]]
[[File:Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy.png|thumb|[[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy]] and his Chinese secretary (1783–1859) portrait at the Sir J. J. School of Art]]


The School founded in March 1857, was named after [[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy]], a businessman and philanthropist who donated Rs. 100,000 for its endowment. Operations were managed by a committee headed by the Chief Justice of Bombay. The School's first class was in drawing, and began on 2 March 1857. Classes were held at the [[Elphinstone Institution]]. [[John Griffiths (artist)|John Griffiths]] became Principal of the School in 1865. He later became famous for copying the murals in the [[Ajanta Caves]] temple complex, a project which lasted from 1872 to 1891, and which the School's students assisted in.<ref>[http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=224832 Art heritage, saved by sunshine law]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} ''[[Indian Express]]'', 2 March 2007. "...when the Public Works Department took up repainting of the building, the paintings had been shifted to the terrace and may have been washed out after the 26/7 deluge two years ago.(2005)"</ref>
The School founded in March 1857, was named after [[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy]], a businessman and philanthropist who donated Rs. 100,000 for its endowment. Operations were managed by a committee headed by the Chief Justice of Bombay. The School's first class was in drawing, and began on 2 March 1857. Classes were held at the [[Elphinstone Institution]]. [[John Griffiths (artist)|John Griffiths]] became Principal of the School in 1865. He later became famous for copying the murals in the [[Ajanta Caves]] temple complex, a project which lasted from 1872 to 1891, and which the School's students assisted in.<ref>[http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=224832 Art heritage, saved by sunshine law]{{dead link|date=February 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} ''[[Indian Express]]'', 2 March 2007. "...when the Public Works Department took up repainting of the building, the paintings had been shifted to the terrace and may have been washed out after the 26/7 deluge two years ago.(2005)"</ref>


In 1866, management of the school was taken over by the Government of India. Also in 1866, [[John Lockwood Kipling|Lockwood Kipling]], who had become a professor of the School in 1865, established three ''[[Wikt:atelier|ateliers]]'' for (i) Decorative Paintings, (ii) Modelling; and (iii) Ornamental Wrought Iron Work, and became its first dean. He was the father of the author [[Rudyard Kipling]], who was born on the School's campus.<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-10-05/mumbai/27989345_1_kipling-house-bungalow-jsw-foundation Kipling house to become museum] ''[[Times of India]]', Oct 5, 2007.</ref> In 1878, the school moved to its own building, where it is currently situated. The building was designed by architect George Twigge Molecey,<ref name=bre>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-07/mumbai/27946139_1_stone-walls-restoration-heritage-buildings After years, Sir JJ School of Art begins to BREATHE] ''[[Times of India]]'', Nov 7, 2008. "Kipling House (Dean's Bungalow)The original cottage was brought down in the early 1900s and a new house built on the same spot."</ref> in [[neo Gothic]] architecture.<ref name=tt>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-03-03/mumbai/27877604_1_art-world-bronze-bust-clay Celebrating 150 years] ''[[Times of India]]', 3 March 2007.</ref> The School campus, including the Kipling House, better known as the Dean's Bungalow, is classified as Grade II heritage structure by the Government of Maharashtra, and underwent a restoration in 2002-2006, and again in 2008.<ref name=bre/>
In 1866, management of the school was taken over by the Government of India. Also in 1866, [[John Lockwood Kipling|Lockwood Kipling]], who had become a professor of the School in 1865, established three ''[[Wikt:atelier|ateliers]]'' for (i) Decorative Paintings, (ii) Modelling; and (iii) Ornamental Wrought Iron Work, and became its first dean. He was the father of the author [[Rudyard Kipling]], who was born on the School's campus.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121022141030/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-10-05/mumbai/27989345_1_kipling-house-bungalow-jsw-foundation Kipling house to become museum] ''[[Times of India]]'', Oct 5, 2007.</ref> In 1878, the school moved to its own building, where it is currently situated. The building was designed by architect George Twigge Molecey,<ref name=bre>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121022141035/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-07/mumbai/27946139_1_stone-walls-restoration-heritage-buildings After years, Sir JJ School of Art begins to BREATHE] ''[[Times of India]]'', Nov 7, 2008. "Kipling House (Dean's Bungalow)The original cottage was brought down in the early 1900s and a new house built on the same spot."</ref> in [[neo Gothic]] architecture.<ref name=tt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121022141041/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-03-03/mumbai/27877604_1_art-world-bronze-bust-clay Celebrating 150 years] ''[[Times of India]]'', 3 March 2007.</ref> The School campus, including the Kipling House, better known as the Dean's Bungalow, is classified as Grade II heritage structure by the Government of Maharashtra, and underwent a restoration in 2002-2006, and again in 2008.<ref name=bre/>


Drawing instruction as a subject was introduced in 1879 and a programme for training drawing teachers was started in 1893. In 1891 the Lord Reay Art Workshops (now known as the Department of Art-Crafts) were established.
Drawing instruction as a subject was introduced in 1879 and a programme for training drawing teachers was started in 1893. In 1891, the Lord Reay Art Workshops (now known as the Department of Art-Crafts) were established.


===1900s===
===1900s===
The School had an important tradition in [[architecture]]. In 1900. the School offered its first course in architecture, taught by [[John Begg]], later Consulting Architect of Bombay and of the Government of India. A complete 4-year programme was established in 1908 under Begg's assistant [[George Wittet]]. In 1917, architect [[Claude Batley]] became a visiting professor; he was Principal of the School from 1923 to 1943, and is commemorated in the Claude Batley Architectural Gallery for architectural exhibitions, opened in 1996.
The School had an important tradition in [[architecture]]. In 1900, the School offered its first course in architecture, taught by [[John Begg]], later Consulting Architect of Bombay and of the Government of India. A complete 4-year programme was established in 1908 under Begg's assistant [[George Wittet]]. In 1917, architect [[Claude Batley]] became a visiting professor; he was Principal of the School from 1923 to 1943, and is commemorated in the Claude Batley Architectural Gallery for architectural exhibitions, opened in 1996.


In 1896, the Draughtsman's classes, the nucleus of the Department of Architecture, were added. This Department was later organised for a 3 years Diploma Course which was duly recognised by the [[Royal Institute of British Architects|R.I.B.A. Board]].
In 1896, the Draughtsman's classes, the nucleus of the Department of Architecture, were added. This Department was later organised for a 3 years Diploma Course which was duly recognised by the [[Royal Institute of British Architects|R.I.B.A. Board]].
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{{See also|Category:Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art alumni}}
{{See also|Category:Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art alumni}}
{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|
{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|
* [[António Xavier Trindade]]
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* [[A. R. Hye]] (1919-2008)
* [[A.A. Raiba]] (1922-2016)
* [[Angela Trindade]]
* [[Akbar Padamsee]] (1928-2020), painter
* [[A. R. Hye]] (1919–2008)
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* [[A.A. Raiba]] (1922–2016)
* [[Akbar Padamsee]] (1928–2020), painter
* [[Divita Rai]] Miss Universe India 2022
* [[Abid Surti]] (born 1935)
* [[Abid Surti]] (born 1935)
* [[Amol Palekar]] (born 1944), actor
* [[Amol Palekar]] (born 1944), actor
* [[Antonio Piedade da Cruz]] (1895-1982), painter and sculptor<ref>J. Clement Vaz, "Profiles of Eminent Goans Past and Present", Concept Publishing Company, 1997, {{ISBN|9788170226192}}</ref>
* [[Antonio Piedade da Cruz]] (1895–1982), painter and sculptor<ref>J. Clement Vaz, "Profiles of Eminent Goans Past and Present", Concept Publishing Company, 1997, {{ISBN|9788170226192}}</ref>
* [[Arun Kolatkar]] (1932-2004)
* [[Arun Kolatkar]] (1932–2004)
* [[Atul Dodiya]] (born 1959)
* [[Atul Dodiya]] (born 1959)
* [[B. V. Doshi]] (born 1927), architect
* [[B. V. Doshi]] (1927–2023), architect
* [[Bhanu Athaiya]] (born 1929), costume designer
* [[Bhanu Athaiya]] (born 1929), costume designer
* [[Brendan Pereira]] (born 1928), advertiser
* [[Brendan Pereira]] (born 1928), advertiser
* [[Dadasaheb Phalke]] (1870-1944), film director
* [[Dadasaheb Phalke]] (1870–1944), film director
* [[Francis Newton Souza]] (1924-2002), painter
* [[Francis Newton Souza]] (1924–2002), painter
* Ganpatrao K Mhatre (1879-1947),Sculptor<ref name="TroelenbergSavino2017">{{cite book|author1=Deepti Mulgund|author2=Melania Savino|author3=Eva-Maria Troelenberg|title=Images of the Art Museum: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nkQnDgAAQBAJ&pg=PP5|date=6 February 2017|publisher=De Gruyter|isbn=978-3-11-034136-2|pages=230–235|chapter=Imaginaries of the Art Museum: Banaras and Aundh in Colonial India: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology}}</ref>
* Ganpatrao K Mhatre (1879–1947), sculptor<ref name="TroelenbergSavino2017">{{cite book|author1=Deepti Mulgund|author2=Melania Savino|author3=Eva-Maria Troelenberg|title=Images of the Art Museum: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nkQnDgAAQBAJ&pg=PP5|date=6 February 2017|publisher=De Gruyter|isbn=978-3-11-034136-2|pages=230–235|chapter=Imaginaries of the Art Museum: Banaras and Aundh in Colonial India: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology}}</ref>
* [[Govind Solegaonkar]] (1912-1986), painter
* [[Govind Solegaonkar]] (1912–1986), painter
* [[Homai Vyarawalla]] (1913-2012), photojournalist,<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-25/vadodara/28352445_1_homai-vyarawalla-first-woman-photojournalist-photo-division|title=Homai gets Padma Vibhushan|date=25 January 2011|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Homai Vyarawalla]] (1913–2012), photojournalist,<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-25/vadodara/28352445_1_homai-vyarawalla-first-woman-photojournalist-photo-division|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811115724/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-25/vadodara/28352445_1_homai-vyarawalla-first-woman-photojournalist-photo-division|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Homai gets Padma Vibhushan|date=25 January 2011}}</ref>
* [[James Ferreira]] (born 1956), fashion designer <ref>{{cite book|last=Meher|first=Castelino|title=Fashion Kaleidoscope|year=1994|publisher=Rupa & Co|location=India|isbn=978-8171671557|pages=113}}</ref>
* [[James Ferreira]] (born 1956), fashion designer <ref>{{cite book|last=Meher|first=Castelino|title=Fashion Kaleidoscope|year=1994|publisher=Rupa & Co|location=India|isbn=978-8171671557|pages=113}}</ref>
* [[Jatin Das (painter)|Jatin Das]] (born 1941), painter
* [[Jatin Das (painter)|Jatin Das]] (born 1941), painter
* [[Jitish Kallat]] (born 1974)
* [[Jitish Kallat]] (born 1974)
* [[Justin Samarasekera]] (1916-2003), architect
* [[Justin Samarasekera]] (1916–2003), architect
* [[K. K. Hebbar]] (1911-1996)
* [[K. K. Hebbar]] (1911–1996)
* [[Kalidas Shrestha]] (1923-2016)
* [[Kalidas Shrestha]] (1923–2016)
* [[Laxman Pai]] (born 1926), painter<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.askart.com/artist/Laxman_Pai/11059409/Laxman_Pai.aspx# | title=Biography Laxman Pai | publisher=Ask Art | date=2015 | accessdate=20 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Laxman Pai]] (1926–2021), painter<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.askart.com/artist/Laxman_Pai/11059409/Laxman_Pai.aspx# | title=Biography Laxman Pai | publisher=Ask Art | date=2015 | access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[M.F. Hussain]] (1915-2011), painter<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Anu|title=JJ Institute: 150 years of lettering the poor|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990109/00950535.html|work=Indian Express|date=9 January 1999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526071758/http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990109/00950535.html|archivedate=26 May 2009}}</ref>
* [[M.F. Hussain]] (1915–2011), painter<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Anu|title=JJ Institute: 150 years of lettering the poor|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990109/00950535.html|work=Indian Express|date=9 January 1999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526071758/http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19990109/00950535.html|archive-date=26 May 2009}}</ref>
* [[M.V. Dhurandhar]], (1867 – 1944) painter, Vice-principal of the school
* [[M.V. Dhurandhar]], (1867 – 1944) painter, vice-principal of the school
* [[Nana Patekar]] (born 1951), actor and filmmaker <ref>http://www.kokanworld.com/details.aspx?pid=%2013{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[Nadhiya]] (born 1966), actor <ref>{{cite web |first=Ganesh |last=Kannan |title=Nadhiya |url=https://www.onenov.in/nadhiya-actress/ |website=OneNov |date=18 March 2019|access-date=13 April 2022}}</ref>
* [[Nana Patekar]] (born 1951), actor and filmmaker <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kokanworld.com/details.aspx?pid=%2013 |title=Archived copy |website=www.kokanworld.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713163522/http://www.kokanworld.com/details.aspx?pid=%2013 |archive-date=13 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Nitin Chandrakant Desai]], art director and production designer
* [[Nitin Chandrakant Desai]], art director and production designer
* [[Pralhad Anant Dhond]] (1908-2001), Dean of Sir J. J. School of Art from 1958
* [[Pralhad Anant Dhond]] (1908–2001), Dean of Sir J. J. School of Art from 1958
* [[Pramila Dandavate]] (1928-2001), Indian socialist leader and [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]<ref name="surana2010">{{cite book |last=Surana |first= Pannalal |year=2010 |title=Buland Avaaj Baicha (बुलंद आवाज बाईचा) |publisher=Sadhana Prakashan, Pune}}</ref>
* [[Pramila Dandavate]] (1928–2001), socialist leader and [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]<ref name="surana2010">{{cite book |last=Surana |first= Pannalal |year=2010 |title=Buland Avaaj Baicha (बुलंद आवाज बाईचा) |publisher=Sadhana Prakashan, Pune}}</ref>
* [[Prof. Sambhaji Kadam]] (1932-1998)
* [[Prof. Sambhaji Kadam]] (1932–1998)
* [[R. D. Raval]] (1928-1980)
* [[R. D. Raval]] (1928–1980)
* [[R.Verman]] (1947-2019)
* [[R.Verman]] (1947–2019)
* [[Raj Thackeray]] (born 1968), president of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]]
* [[Raj Thackeray]] (born 1968), president of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]]
* [[Ram V. Sutar]] (born 1925), sculptor
* [[Ram V. Sutar]] (born 1925), sculptor
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* [[Reena Saini Kallat]] (born 1973), painter
* [[Reena Saini Kallat]] (born 1973), painter
* [[Riyas Komu]] (born 1971), artist
* [[Riyas Komu]] (born 1971), artist
* [[S. H. Raza|Syed Haider Raza]] (1922-2016), painter
* [[S. H. Raza|Syed Haider Raza]] (1922–2016), painter
* [[Sadanand Bakre]] (1920-1987), painter
* [[Sadanand Bakre]] (1920–1987), painter
* [[Saryu Doshi]] (born 1932), art historian and Padma Shri awardee<ref name="Saryu Doshi - high priestess of the art world">{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-saryu-doshi-high-priestess-of-the-art-world-4089 | title=Saryu Doshi - high priestess of the art world | publisher=DNA Syndicate | date=1 October 2005 | accessdate=28 October 2015}}</ref>
* [[Saryu Doshi]] (born 1932), art historian and Padma Shri awardee<ref name="Saryu Doshi - high priestess of the art world">{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-saryu-doshi-high-priestess-of-the-art-world-4089 | title=Saryu Doshi - high priestess of the art world | publisher=DNA Syndicate | date=1 October 2005 | access-date=28 October 2015}}</ref>
* [[Shashi Bikram Shah]] (born 1940), Nepali artist
* [[Shashi Bikram Shah]] (born 1940), Nepali artist
* [[Shivkar Bapuji Talpade]] (1864-1916)
* [[Shivkar Bapuji Talpade]] (1864–1916)
* [[Tyeb Mehta]] (1925-2009), painter
* [[Tyeb Mehta]] (1925–2009), painter
* [[Uday Shankar]] (1900-1977), dancer<ref>{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Sirajul |year=2012 |chapter=Uday Shankar |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Uday_Shankar |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref>
* [[Uday Shankar]] (1900–1977), dancer<ref>{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Sirajul |year=2012 |chapter=Uday Shankar |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Uday_Shankar |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]]}}</ref>
* [[V. S. Gaitonde]] (1924-2001), painter <ref name=tt/>
* [[V. S. Gaitonde]] (1924–2001), painter <ref name=tt/>
* [[Waman Thakre]] (born 1932), photographer and [[Padma Shri]] awardee<ref name="A photographer with a difference">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/A-photographer-with-a-difference/articleshow/1942663.cms | title=A photographer with a difference | publisher=Times of India | date=23 April 2007 | accessdate=17 January 2016}}</ref>
* [[Waman Thakre]] (born 1932), photographer and [[Padma Shri]] awardee<ref name="A photographer with a difference">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/A-photographer-with-a-difference/articleshow/1942663.cms | title=A photographer with a difference | publisher=Times of India | date=23 April 2007 | access-date=17 January 2016}}</ref>
}}
}}


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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.sirjjschoolofart.in }}
* {{Official website|http://www.sirjjschoolofart.in }}
* {{cite news|last1=Nandagaonkar|first1=Satish|title=Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050209/asp/careergraph/story_4356920.asp|work=The Telegraph (Calcutta)|date=9 February 1005}}
* {{cite news|last1=Nandagaonkar|first1=Satish|title=Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050209/asp/careergraph/story_4356920.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060913063447/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050209/asp/careergraph/story_4356920.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 September 2006|work=The Telegraph (Calcutta)|date=9 February 1005}}

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Sir J. J. School of Art
TypePublic art school
EstablishedMarch 1857; 167 years ago (1857-03)
AccreditationAICTE
AffiliationUniversity of Mumbai
DeanVishwanath D. Sabale
Address
78, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001

18°56′42″N 72°50′01″E / 18.94505°N 72.83352°E / 18.94505; 72.83352
CampusUrban
Websitewww.sirjjschoolofart.in

The Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art (Sir J. J. School of Art) is the oldest art institution in Mumbai, India,[1] and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The school grants bachelor's (B.F.A) degrees in Painting, ceramic, Metal work, Interior decoration, Textile design and Sculpture as well as Master's degrees (M.F.A) in Portraiture, Creative Painting, Murals, Sculpture, and Printmaking.

History[edit]

Early history[edit]

Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy and his Chinese secretary (1783–1859) portrait at the Sir J. J. School of Art

The School founded in March 1857, was named after Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy, a businessman and philanthropist who donated Rs. 100,000 for its endowment. Operations were managed by a committee headed by the Chief Justice of Bombay. The School's first class was in drawing, and began on 2 March 1857. Classes were held at the Elphinstone Institution. John Griffiths became Principal of the School in 1865. He later became famous for copying the murals in the Ajanta Caves temple complex, a project which lasted from 1872 to 1891, and which the School's students assisted in.[2]

In 1866, management of the school was taken over by the Government of India. Also in 1866, Lockwood Kipling, who had become a professor of the School in 1865, established three ateliers for (i) Decorative Paintings, (ii) Modelling; and (iii) Ornamental Wrought Iron Work, and became its first dean. He was the father of the author Rudyard Kipling, who was born on the School's campus.[3] In 1878, the school moved to its own building, where it is currently situated. The building was designed by architect George Twigge Molecey,[4] in neo Gothic architecture.[5] The School campus, including the Kipling House, better known as the Dean's Bungalow, is classified as Grade II heritage structure by the Government of Maharashtra, and underwent a restoration in 2002-2006, and again in 2008.[4]

Drawing instruction as a subject was introduced in 1879 and a programme for training drawing teachers was started in 1893. In 1891, the Lord Reay Art Workshops (now known as the Department of Art-Crafts) were established.

1900s[edit]

The School had an important tradition in architecture. In 1900, the School offered its first course in architecture, taught by John Begg, later Consulting Architect of Bombay and of the Government of India. A complete 4-year programme was established in 1908 under Begg's assistant George Wittet. In 1917, architect Claude Batley became a visiting professor; he was Principal of the School from 1923 to 1943, and is commemorated in the Claude Batley Architectural Gallery for architectural exhibitions, opened in 1996.

In 1896, the Draughtsman's classes, the nucleus of the Department of Architecture, were added. This Department was later organised for a 3 years Diploma Course which was duly recognised by the R.I.B.A. Board.

In 1910, the Sir George Clarke Studies and Laboratories were built for the advanced study of crafts, pottery being the first craft taken up for study. In 1929, the head of the School was renamed "Director", and in 1935, the Department of Commercial Art was also started.

In 1937 M.R. Acharekar was appointed deputy director and continued his tenure till 1939. Shri. V. S. Adurkar was the first Indian head of the school, succeeding Claude Batley as Director in 1943.

Post-independence[edit]

In 1958, the school was divided, with the Departments of Architecture and Applied Art becoming the Sir J. J. College of Architecture and Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art respectively.

In 1981, the School became affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

List of alumni[edit]

See also: Category:Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art alumni

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Art heritage, saved by sunshine law[dead link] Indian Express, 2 March 2007. "...when the Public Works Department took up repainting of the building, the paintings had been shifted to the terrace and may have been washed out after the 26/7 deluge two years ago.(2005)"
  3. ^ Kipling house to become museum Times of India, Oct 5, 2007.
  4. ^ a b After years, Sir JJ School of Art begins to BREATHE Times of India, Nov 7, 2008. "Kipling House (Dean's Bungalow)The original cottage was brought down in the early 1900s and a new house built on the same spot."
  5. ^ a b Celebrating 150 years Times of India, 3 March 2007.
  6. ^ J. Clement Vaz, "Profiles of Eminent Goans Past and Present", Concept Publishing Company, 1997, ISBN 9788170226192
  7. ^ Deepti Mulgund; Melania Savino; Eva-Maria Troelenberg (6 February 2017). "Imaginaries of the Art Museum: Banaras and Aundh in Colonial India: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology". Images of the Art Museum: Connecting Gaze and Discourse in the History of Museology. De Gruyter. pp. 230–235. ISBN 978-3-11-034136-2.
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  11. ^ Kumar, Anu (9 January 1999). "JJ Institute: 150 years of lettering the poor". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 May 2009.
  12. ^ Kannan, Ganesh (18 March 2019). "Nadhiya". OneNov. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  13. ^ "Archived copy". www.kokanworld.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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