Question

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the Kota school of painting?

• A. Detailed depictions of hilly forests and dynamic hunting scenes
• B. Monochrome illustrations with religious symbolism
• C. Emphasis on romantic themes and palace interiors
• D. Use of Mughal calligraphy and Persian poetry

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Detailed depictions of hilly forests and dynamic hunting scenes

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.