In which century did the Baramasa paintings become a popular theme in the hills in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 19th century
Baramasa paintings, a set of 12 folios on the modes of love suited to each month, had become a popular theme in the hills during the nineteenth century.
NCERT (2026-27): “Kangra School …The Baramasa paintings, consisting of 12 folios, illustrating the modes of love or courtship appropriate to each month of the year had become a popular theme in the hills during the nineteenth century. An account of Baramasa is given by Keshav Das in the tenth chapter of Kavipriya. He, thus, describes the hot month of Jyeshtha, which falls in the months of May and June.” |