What is the distinctive feature in Manak's work, specifically in the context of the Basohli style?
1) Use of gold leaf
2) Lavish use of beetle's wing casings
3) Monochromatic color scheme
4) Geometric patterns
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Answer: Lavish use of beetle's wing casings
Manak’s most outstanding work is a set of Gita Govinda painted in 1730 at Guler, retaining some of the elements of the Basohli style, most strikingly the lavish use of beetle’s wing casings.