Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

From where do paintings of the Ramayana set of Kullu derive their name?

Options:

Manali

Bilaspur

Shangri

Kullu

Correct Answer:

Shangri

Explanation:

Answer: Shangri
Paintings of the Ramayana set of Kullu  derives its name from 'Shangri', the place of residence of a branch of the Kullu royal family, patrons, and formerly possessors of this set.

The Sanskrit epic, Ramayana, was one of the favourite texts of the hill artists at Basohli, as well as, Kullu. This set derives its name from ‘Shangri’, the place of residence of a branch of the Kullu royal family, patrons and formerly possessors of this set. These works of Kullu artists were influenced in varying degrees by the styles of Basohli and Bilaspur.