Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Pahari Schools of Painting

Question:

Which statement about Kirpal Pal and the development of Basohli painting is incorrect?

Options:

Basohli developed a distinctive style under Kirpal Pal's rule.

Kirpal Pal ruled Basohli from 1695 to 1710.

The Basohli style is characterized by the use of beetle wings to simulate the effect of emeralds.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Kirpal Pal ruled Basohli from 1695 to 1710.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Kirpal Pal ruled Basohli from 1695 to 1710.
The correct statement is that Kirpal Pal ruled Basohli from 1678 to 1695, not from 1695 to 1710.

The first and most dramatic example of work from the hill states is from Basohli. From 1678 to 1695, Kirpal Pal, an enlightened prince, ruled the state. Under him, Basohli developed a distinctive and magnificent style. It is characterised by a strong use of primary colours and warm yellows — filling the background and horizon, stylised treatment of vegetation and raised white paint for imitating the representation of pearls in ornaments. However, the most significant characteristic of Basohli painting is the use of small, shiny green particles of beetle wings to delineate jewellery and simulate the effect of emeralds. In their vibrant palette and elegance, they share the aesthetics of the Chaurpanchashika group of paintings of Western India.