Chapter 5
The Pahari Schools of Painting
Exercise
1. Representation of nature in Pahari miniature paintings is found everywhere. According to you, what could be the reasons for this?
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2. What are the major schools of Pahari miniature paintings and list their places of expansion. How were they different from each other? Mark all schools of Himalayan (Pahari) paintings on a map.
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3. Select a poem or a story and illustrate in it any style of Pahari miniature painting.
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4. Prepare small critiques on works of the following.
(a) Nainsukh
(b) Basohali paintings
(c) Ashta Nayikas
(d) Kangra kalam
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