Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Living Art Traditions of India

Question:

Who are the primary artists involved in creating Pithoro wall paintings?

Options:

Rathva Bhils

Gonds

Maratha Kings

Dom of Uttar Pardesh

Correct Answer:

Rathva Bhils

Explanation:

Answer: Rathva Bhils

Painted by Rathva Bhils of the Panchmahal region in Gujarat and Jhabua in the neighbouring State of Madhya Pradesh, these paintings are done on the walls of houses to mark special or thanksgiving occasions. These are large wall paintings, representing rows of numerous and magnificently coloured deities depicted as horse riders.