With reference to the Rajasthani school of painting, consider the foll...
Themes of these paintings are deeply rooted in the Indian traditions, taking inspiration from Indian epics, Puranas, love poems & Indian folk-lore but not Persian. The Rajasthani School, akin to many others, was significantly influenced by the advent of Ramananda, Tulsidas, Kabir, Raidasa etc. This is how the subjects of the Rajput paintings included the Sri Ram Charit Manas, Geet-Govinda, the divine love of Radha and Krishna, ancient tales, lives of saints, Baramasa (monthly festivities of the year) and Ragamala (Rag-Raginis) and religious texts such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagvat Purana, Krishna Lila and Devi Mahatmyam. On the other hand, although the various Rajasthani schools were clearly inspired by Mughal tradition, which in turn was partly influenced by Persian in its origin, as far as the subject matter (or themes) of Rajasthani paintings were concerned, they were all Hindu (largely Vaishnava) in nature. There was no Persian influence there. So, statement (1) is not correct.
Two major factors contributed significantly to the development of Rajasthani Paintings. First, the commercial community of Rajputana was economically prosperous. Second, the revival of Vaishnavism and the growth of the Bhakti cult provided a direction to the development of a distinct school. So, statement (2) is correct. Therefore, the correct answer is (b).
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With reference to the Rajasthani school of painting, consider the foll...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B' - 2 only. Let's analyze each statement in detail:
Statement 1: Themes of these paintings are deeply rooted in the Indian as well as the Persian traditions.
This statement is incorrect. The themes of Rajasthani paintings are primarily rooted in Indian traditions and culture, rather than Persian traditions. Rajasthani painting is an indigenous art form that originated in the royal courts of Rajasthan in Western India. The themes of these paintings generally depict scenes from Hindu mythology, Rajput history, and everyday life in Rajasthan. The style and subject matter of Rajasthani paintings are distinctively Indian, with influences from Mughal art as well.
Statement 2: The revival of Vaishnavism and the growth of Bhakti provided a direction to the development of these distinct Rajasthani schools.
This statement is correct. The revival of Vaishnavism, a Hindu sect that worships Lord Vishnu, and the growth of Bhakti (devotion) played a significant role in the development of the distinct Rajasthani schools of painting. The Bhakti movement, which emerged in medieval India, emphasized personal devotion and direct connection with the divine. The Bhakti saints and poets composed devotional songs and verses, which greatly influenced the artistic expressions of the time.
During this period, the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan, who were avid patrons of art and culture, encouraged the development of the Rajasthani schools of painting. The Rajput courts supported and commissioned artists to create exquisite miniature paintings that depicted the divine love and devotion associated with Vaishnavism and Bhakti. These paintings often portrayed scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, Radha, and other Vaishnava deities.
In conclusion, statement 1 is incorrect as Rajasthani paintings are rooted in Indian traditions rather than Persian traditions. Statement 2 is correct as the revival of Vaishnavism and the growth of Bhakti provided a direction to the development of the distinct Rajasthani schools of painting.
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