What is the thematic focus of the artwork "Ashwin, Baramasa"? |
Mythological tales Seasonal cycles (Baramasa) Royal portraiture Historical events |
Seasonal cycles (Baramasa) |
The correct answer is option 2 - Seasonal cycles (Baramasa) The artwork "Ashwin, Baramasa" focuses on the various seasons, known as Baramasa. Baramasa is a popular theme of Bundi paintings. It is an atmospheric description of the 12 months by Keshav Das that is part of the tenth chapter of Kavipriya written for Rai Parbin, a celebrated courtesan of Orchha. Kavipriya, another poetic work by Keshav Das, was written in the honour of Rai Parbin, a celebrated courtesan of Orchha. It is a tale of love and its tenth chapter evocatively titled Baramasa engages with the most enduring climactic description of the 12 months of the year. While illustrating the daily life of people in different seasons and alluding to festivals falling therein, Keshav Das describes how the nayika prevails upon the nayaka not to leave her and proceed on a journey.
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