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The Pahari Schools of Painting — Important Questions

CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

69 important questions from The Pahari Schools of Painting for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts, with answers. Written for the board exams 2027.

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A geographical map highlighting the locations of various Pahari painting centers in the Western Himalayas, including Basohli, Guler, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Mankot, Nurpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Jammu.
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Important Questions from The Pahari Schools of Painting

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Which theme was most popular among Basohli painters?

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Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta

The most popular theme of Basohli painters was the Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta.

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Which material was used in Basohli painting to simulate emeralds in jewellery?

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Small shiny green particles of beetle wings

Basohli painting is known for using beetle-wing particles to create the effect of emeralds in jewellery.

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Who did the magnificent Rasamanjari series in 1694–95 for Kirpal Pal?

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Devida

Devida, a tarkhan, created the magnificent Rasamanjari series for Kirpal Pal in 1694–95.

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Which artist is described as a tarkhan or carpenter-painter?

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Devida

Devida is identified as a tarkhan, meaning carpenter-painter.

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