This document outlines the history and development of visual art education at the Sir J.J. School of Art in India. It discusses the founders and pioneering principals who established the Commercial Art section, including Prof. Charles Gerrard, Prof. V.N. Adarkar, and Prof. Capt. Salomon. It also mentions Mr. Govind Bhadsawale as the first Indian student motivated to join the Commercial Art section. The outcome of the Commercial Art section at the school was the establishment of the Commercial Artists Guild in 1952, which marked the beginning of professional commercial art practice in India and is still active today at 65 years old.

1. A Journey of All Visual Art Syllabus that begun here…
Quest, Research and Development in Visual Art for interested in studies.
by Ranjan Raghuvir Indumati Joshi ( Thane, Maharashtra‐INDIA )
Sir J.J.Institute of Applied art…
Asia's first art schools and the pioneers…
PART 1‐B
PART 1‐B

2. Prof. Charles Gerrard the founder of
Commercial Art section in Sir.J.J.
Prof.
V.N.Adarkar
the first Indian
visionary
Principal of
Commercial Art
section of Sir.J.J.
Prof. Capt.
Salomon the first
British visionary
Principal of Sir.J.J.
School of Art in
early 1900
A.D.encourage the
idea of utilitarian
art along with Fine
art with the help of
Prof. Dhurandher
due to first world
war’s impact.
Mr. Govind
Bhadsawale the
first Indian
student
motivated by
Prof.Gerard to
join the
Commercial Art
section in Sir.J.J.
The outcome of CAS in Sir J.J. School of Art.: The
Commercial Artists Guild’s second annual show in
1952 a rare picture depicting the beginning of
professional practice of Commercial in India. This
Guild is today 65 years old because it was founded in
1947/48 after Indian Independence from British Rule
of 150 years.

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