Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Kangra style?

A- The Kangra style of painting originated in Basohli

B- The style remained confined to Basohli and Kangra.

Options:

Only Statement 'A' is incorrect

Only Statement 'B' is incorrect

Both Statements are incorrect

Both Statements are correct

Correct Answer:

Only Statement 'B' is incorrect

Explanation:

Statement B 'The style remained confined to Basohli and Kangra.' is incorrect.

The most popular theme of Basohli painters was the Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta. In 1694–95, Devida, a tarkhan (carpenter–painter), did a magnificent series for his patron Kirpal Pal. Bhagvata Purana and Ragamala were other popular themes. Artists also painted portraits of local kings with their consorts, courtiers, astrologers, mendicants, courtesans and others. While artist ateliers from Basohli, gradually, spread to other hill states, such as Chamba and Kullu, giving rise to local variations of the Basohli kalam. A new style of painting came in vogue during 1690s to 1730s, which was referred to as the Guler–Kangra phase. Artists during this period indulged in experimentation and improvisations that finally resulted and moulded into the Kangra style.

Hence, originating in Basohli, the style gradually spread to other hill states of Mankot, Nurpur, Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Chamba, Guler and Kangra.