Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Which of the following regions influenced the works of Kullu artists in the late seventeenth century?

Options:

Basohli and Bilaspur styles

Mughal and Rajasthani styles

European artistic movements

Deccan and Maratha styles

Correct Answer:

Basohli and Bilaspur styles

Explanation:

Answer: Basohli and Bilaspur styles
The works of Kullu artists were influenced in varying degrees by the styles of Basohli and Bilaspur.

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.