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Problems of Rajasthani Painting: The Origin and Development of Rajasthani Painting
| Title: | Problems of Rajasthani Painting: The Origin and Development of Rajasthani Painting | | Author: | Khandalavala, Karl | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 11 Issue no. 2; March 1958, p. 4-17 | | Abstract: | In spite of several theories by other writers, in this author's opinion there was no school of Rajasthani painting prior to 1580 CE. The variations of the Gujarati tradition were simply variations and Persian traits were too few or far between to constitute a new school of art. Though the Mahapurana (1540) did attempt to be different, the real rise of a Rajasthani body of art was seen with the entrance of Mughal influences during Akbar's reign. These changes were clearly visible in the Sangrahani sutras of 1583 and 1590, and the Chawand set of 1605. Rajasthani painting is grouped according to style: Mewar, Marwar, Bundi-Kota, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Kishangarh, and the so-called Malwa group, though artists and styles intermingled. Deccani influences were rare as Mughal ones dominated and the often inscribed paintings provide a fairly detailed social documentary of their times. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | Tools: |
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