Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
The Mughal School of Painting formed the spinal cord of the various Schools of Indian miniature art. Which one of the following painting styles was not affected by Mughal painting?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
While most Indian miniature schools were influenced by the techniques and themes of the Mughal court, some regional folk styles emerged independently.Explanation
Kalighat painting originated in the 19th century near the Kalighat Temple in Calcutta. It was a 'patua' (folk) art form that used bold, sweeping lines and vibrant colors to depict social satire, urban life, and religious themes. It emerged much later than the Mughal peak and was largely unaffected by court miniature techniques.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Pahari, Rajasthani, and Kangra schools were heavily influenced by Mughal artists who fled to regional courts as the central empire weakened.
Logic 2: Kalighat was a urban-folk transition art, reacting more to British colonial presence and local 'Babu' culture than to Mughal traditions.