Introduction to Indian Painting Traditions · Term 2

Early Rajasthani Painting: Mewar School

Introduction to the vibrant colors and devotional themes of early Rajasthani miniatures.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how the Mewar school's use of bold colors and flat compositions conveys emotion.
  2. Explain the influence of Vaishnavite devotional poetry on the themes of Mewar paintings.
  3. Differentiate the early Rajasthani style from the Western Indian style in terms of human depiction.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class: Class 11
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Introduction to Indian Painting Traditions
Period: Term 2

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30–50 min

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10–20 min

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