Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai
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The Government College of Fine Arts (initially known as the Madras School of Art) in Chennai is the oldest art institution in India. The institution was established in 1850 by surgeon Alexander Hunter as a private art school. In 1852, after being taken over by the government, it was renamed as the Government School of Industrial Arts. In 1962, it was renamed as the Government School of Arts and Crafts and the Government College of Arts and Crafts, before finally being renamed as present.
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Langs Garden Road, Chennai Ward 58 (Zone 5 Royapuram)
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Government College of Arts and Crafts
Langs Garden Road
600001 Chennai, Ward 58 (Zone 5 Royapuram)
Tamil Nadu, India
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