Question

Write a note on Kalighat paintings.

Answer 1

Kalighat painting or Kalighat Pat originated in the 19th century Bengal, in the vicinity of Kalighat Kali Temple, Kalighat, Kolkata, India, and from being items of souvenir taken by the visitors to the Kali temple, the paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. From the depiction of Hindu gods, god, and other mythologicalcharacters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.

Answer 2

Answer:

by the nineteenth century, the painters outside the court outnumbered the court painters. the tradition of painting was particularly popular in bengal, especially in kalighat.