Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

What period do the sons of Manak and Nainsukh represent?

Options:

Glorious period of Basholi

Glorious period of Kangra

Glorious period of Kinnaur

Glorious period of Mandi

Correct Answer:

Glorious period of Kangra

Explanation:

Answer: The sons of Manak and Nainsukh represent the glorious period of Kangra.

Artist Pandit Seu had two talented sons, Manak or Manaku and Nainsukh. Their contribution in maneuvering the style of Pahari painting from the stage of Basohli to that of Kangra is immense. Their sons, in turn, represent the glorious period of Kangra. This painting is categorised in the Guler–Kangra phase, wherein, experimentation for change had already been initiated.