Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Deccani Schools of Painting

Question:

A painting titled 'Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola' from Deccan School is now in the collection of which museum?

Options:

Mathura Museum, Mathura

National Gallery of Modem Art, New Delhi

National Museum, New Delhi

Art and Craft Museum, New Delhi

Correct Answer:

National Museum, New Delhi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → National Museum, New Delhi

Raga Hindola:Based on the Indian classical Ragas

An intriguing work in the collection of National Museum, New Delhi, titled Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola, an important member of the Ragamala family of the Indian musical mode, dates back to around 1590–95. Some scholars believe it to be from Bijapur, an important state of Deccan. Persian influence is obvious in the painting. This is seen in the arabesque decoration on the surface of the two domes that delineate the upper part of the painting, where letters written in Devanagari script cover the space. Two beautifully dressed and bejewelled women are seen in the pavilion, while the third is seen outside it. The centrally placed female musician is playing an Indian instrument, which appears to be veena, while the other two on the sides appear to be accompanying with rhythmic sway of their bodies. The colours are vibrant. Red is dominant and is complimented by green.