Art and Culture
2018
Painting Styles
The well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the
B.Jaipur school
D.Kishangarh school
A.Bundi school
C.Kangra school
Correct Answer: Option D
The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the Kishangarh school of painting.
Bani Thani is an Indian miniature painting created by Nihal Chand of the Kishangarh school, depicting a graceful and elegant woman.
The painting's subject, Bani Thani, was a singer and poet in Kishangarh during the reign of King Sawant Singh (1748–1764).
She is often compared to the Mona Lisa. Inspired by Radha, Bani Thani is depicted with idealized features like arched eyebrows, lotus-like elongated eyes, and a pointed chin. This painting was featured on an Indian stamp issued in 1973.
Therefore, the correct answer is Kishangarh school.
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