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The Manuscript Painting Tradition

CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

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An infographic explaining the six limbs (Shadanga) of Indian painting as described in the Chitrasutra of Vishnudharmottara Purana: Roopbheda, Pramana, Bhava, Lavanya Yojana, Sadrishya, and Varnikabhan
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Foundations of Indian Manuscript Painting

  • Vishnudharmottara Purana (5th century) contains Chitrasutra - foundational text for Indian painting
  • Six limbs of painting (Shadanga): Roopbheda, Pramana, Bhava, Lavanya yojana, Sadrishya, Varnikabhanga
  • Miniature paintings were hand-held, smaller in size, meant for close observation
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Western Indian School of Painting

  • Centered in Gujarat with southern Rajasthan and western Central India
  • Patronized by wealthy merchants and traders due to prosperous trade routes
  • Jain community became major patrons, leading to Jain School of Painting
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Stylistic Features and Evolution

  • Schematic and simplified painting language with sectional space division
  • Bright colors with deep interest in textile pattern depiction
  • Thin, wiry lines predominate compositions
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Pala School of Eastern India

  • Last great phase of Buddhist art in India (750 CE to mid-12th century)
  • Centered at Nalanda and Vikramsila monasteries
  • Illustrated Buddhist themes and Vajrayana Buddhist deities

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Central concept: Manuscript Painting Tradition

Historical FoundationWestern Indian SchoolPala SchoolSultanate SchoolTechnical Aspects

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