Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Who painted one of the earliest sets in Pali, a Ragamala set, in 1623?

Options:

Akbar

Virji

Jahangir

Shah Jahan

Correct Answer:

Virji

Explanation:

One of the earliest sets painted in Pali is a Ragamala set by the artist Virji in 1623.

With the political presence of Mughals since the sixteenth century, influence of their visual aesthetics made its way in the style of portraiture and depiction of court scenes, etc. However, the formidable indigenous folkish style was so widespread and deeply embedded in culture that it resisted getting overpowered and prevailed in most illustrated sets of paintings. One of the earliest sets painted in Pali is a Ragamala set by artist Virji in 1623.