Question

During which period did the Kota school of painting flourish, known for its vivid hunting scenes and forest landscapes?

• A. 16th–17th centuries
• B. Late 18th–19th centuries
• C. Early 20th century
• D. 15th century

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Late 18th–19th centuries

Kota School of Paintings The Kota style of painting, closely related to the Bundi school, flourished in Kota—a town near Bundi—during the late 18th and 19th centuries. Hunting scenes, particularly of tigers and bears, were especially popular themes. A distinctive feature of Kota paintings is the extensive depiction of hilly forests, portrayed with a unique and captivating charm.