GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Art and Architecture2018

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

A

Bundi school

B

Jaipur school

C

Kangra school

D

Kishangarh school

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the school of painting to which the well-known artwork "Bani Thani" belongs. 2. "Bani Thani" is a famous Indian miniature painting created by the artist Nihâl Chand. 3. This particular style, characterized by idealized features such as arched eyebrows, lotus-like eyes, and a pointed chin, is strongly associated with the Kishangarh school of painting, which flourished in the state of Kishangarh (Rajasthan) during the 18th century. 4. The other schools mentioned - Bundi school, Jaipur school, and Kangra school - have their own distinct styles and characteristics different from that seen in "Bani Thani".

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