Guler School: Precursor to Kangra Style
Study the Guler school as a foundational style for Kangra, noting its refined drawing and naturalistic approach.
Key Questions
- Explain how the Guler style laid the groundwork for the later developments in Kangra painting.
- Compare the naturalism in Guler art with the more stylized forms of earlier Pahari schools.
- Assess the importance of portraiture in the Guler school and its influence on subsequent styles.
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