Question

The Malwa school of painting is known to have flourished primarily during which period?

• A. Early 16th century
• B. Late 17th century
• C. Mid 18th century
• D. Early 19th century

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Late 17th century

Malwa School of Paintings Notable examples of paintings in the Malwa style include a Rasikapriya series dated to 1634 AD, an Amaru Shataka series created in 1652 AD at Nasratgarh, and a Ragamala series painted in 1680 AD by the artist Madhau Das at Narsyanga Shah. The Malwa school of painting remained active until the late 17th century. A painting from the 1680 Ragamala series, depicting the Megha Raga, serves as a representative example. Additionally, illustrations of the Bhagavata Purana also exemplify the distinctive characteristics of the Malwa style.