Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Question:

Who coined the term 'Rajput Paintings' in 1916?

Options:

Sunil Kumar

Maharaja Jaswant Singh

Anand Coomaraswamy

Sawai Jai Singh

Correct Answer:

Anand Coomaraswamy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Anand Coomaraswamy

Scholar Anand Coomaraswamy in 1916 coined the term ‘Rajput Paintings’ to refer to these as most rulers and patrons of these kingdoms were Rajputs. He, specifically, coined it to categorise and differentiate this group from the much known Mughal School of Painting.