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Prelims 2018 · Art and Culture · Question 42

The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the

  1. Bundi school
  2. Jaipur school
  3. Kangra school
  4. Kishangarh school

Answer

Kishangarh school

  • (a) Bundi school: Incorrect. Bundi painting is known for lush landscapes, hunting scenes and courtly themes; Bani Thani is not from this school.
  • (b) Jaipur school: Incorrect. Jaipur school developed under Rajput patronage, but the famous Bani Thani portrait is not identified with it.
  • (c) Kangra school: Incorrect. Kangra school is a Pahari style noted for Krishna-Radha themes and lyrical naturalism; Bani Thani does not belong here.
  • (d) Kishangarh school: Correct. Bani Thani is the iconic painting of the Kishangarh school of Rajput painting, often called the “Indian Mona Lisa.”
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