What were the features of the Rajasthani and pahari schools of painting?
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Rajasthani School:
1.Diversity in themes e.g. A scene of an activity related to religious, social, court, hunting, Nayak-Nayika Bheda, seasons (Barah –Masa) and raga –Ragini (Music) etc.
2. The powerful and rhythmic lines of this school are derived from old Indian tradition.
3. Execution of forms (human figures, architectural forms flora & fauna) are painted in Idealistic manner.
4.Glowing colours in deep harmonious contrast.
5. Inspired from India epics, deuotinal poetry (Bharti-Kauya), romantic poerty (Riti-Vauya) and Indian music.
6. The tradition of simple and straight forward composition in which main figures stand out against a flat background in darkor bright colours
This is a knowledge based and long answer type question. A candidate is expected to course following points, which describing the main features of the Rajasthani or Pahari school of miniature Painting. Rajasthani School:1.Diversity in themes e.g. A scene of an activity related to religious, social, court, hunting, Nayak-Nayika Bheda, seasons (Barah –Masa) and raga –Ragini (Music) etc.2. The powerful and rhythmic lines of this school are derived from old Indian tradition.3. Execution of forms (human figures, architectural forms flora & fauna) are painted in Idealistic manner. 4.Glowing colours in deep harmonious contrast.5. Inspired from India epics, deuotinal poetry (Bharti-Kauya), romantic poerty (Riti-Vauya) and Indian music.6. The tradition of simple and straight forward composition in which main figures stand out against a flat background in darkor bright colours