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The Rajasthani Schools of Painting — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

Summary of The Rajasthani Schools of Painting for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts syllabus.

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A geographical map showing the locations of various Rajasthani painting schools mentioned in the chapter, such as Mewar, Bundi, Kota, Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Jodhpur (Marwar), Malwa, and Sirohi,
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Overview

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting developed in the princely kingdoms and thikanas of Rajasthan and parts of Madhya Pradesh between the sixteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These schools include Mewar, Bundi, Kota, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Malwa, each with its own style, themes

Key Concepts

This group of paintings covers roughly

This group of paintings covers roughly Rajasthan and parts of Madhya Pradesh and belongs mainly to the sixteenth to early nineteenth centuries. The te

Paintings were made on waslis

Paintings were made on waslis, which are layered thin handmade paper sheets glued together. Pigments came mainly from minerals and precious metals mix

Painting was a shared task

Painting was a shared task. The master artist made the first drawing and final touches, while pupils or experts handled colouring, portraiture, archit

Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations

Ragamala paintings are pictorial interpretations of ragas and raginis. They usually contain 36 or 42 folios arranged in families, with each family hea

The Malwa School flourished from 1600

The Malwa School flourished from 1600 to 1700 CE and is most representative of Hindu Rajput courts. It lacks a precise centre of origin and is connect

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and scope of the Rajasthani Schools of Painting
  • Recognise the main schools and their distinguishing features
  • Explain the materials and teamwork used in miniature painting
  • Identify major themes such as Ragamala, Krishna stories and Ramayana scenes
  • Compare the styles of Mewar, Bundi, Kota, Bikaner, Kishangarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Malwa

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Key topics in The Rajasthani Schools of Painting include Meaning, Scope, and Main Features, Themes and Literary Sources, Malwa School, Mewar School. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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