Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

What is notable about the Ramayana paintings from Jodhpur during Man Singh's reign?

Options:

They focus on abstract symbolism

They depict scenes from Greek mythology

They showcase Rama's Ayodhya with details of Jodhpur

They emphasize the celestial realms

Correct Answer:

They showcase Rama's Ayodhya with details of Jodhpur

Explanation:

Answer: They showcase Rama's Ayodhya with details of Jodhpur
Ramayana paintings from Jodhpur during Man Singh's reign are interesting because the artist employed an understanding of Jodhpur to depict Rama's Ayodhya, providing insight into the bazaars, lanes, gateways, etc., of Jodhpur during that period.

The last phase innovative of Jodhpur painting coincided with the reign of Man Singh (1803–1843). Significant sets painted during his time are the Ramayana (1804), Dhola-Maru, Panchatantra (1804) and Shiva Purana. Ramayana paintings are interesting as the artist has employed his understanding of Jodhpur to depict Rama’s Ayodhya. Hence, one gets an inkling into the bazaars, lanes, gateways, etc., of Jodhpur during that period. This is true for all schools, wherein, local architecture, costumes and cultural aspects get interwoven with the stories of Krishna, Rama and others, and get depicted in paintings.