early life and education alphonso arul doss was born in 1939 into a christian family in bangalore, india. he spent his childhood in this vibrant city and attended st. joseph's school, which laid the foundation for his future artistic endeavors. career and contributions a veteran artist and former principal of government college of arts, madras, alphonso arul doss was a pivotal figure in the madras movement. his work primarily focused on the human form, which he explored with depth and nuance. artistic style and significance human form as primary subject matter: doss's emphasis on the human f…