Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

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

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

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.