Bundi School of Painting

Question 1

What historical period marks the emergence of the Bundi School of Painting?

Answer 1

17th century

Question 2

What is the earliest known Bundi work and when was it created?

Answer 2

Chunar Ragamala, dated 1591

Question 3

Who were the artists responsible for the Chunar Ragamala?

Answer 3

• Shaykh Hasan
• Shaykh Ali
• Shaykh Hatim

Question 4

Under which rulers did Bundi painting flourish?

Answer 4

• Rao Chattar Sal (r. 1631–1659)
• Rao Bhao Singh (r. 1659–1682)

Question 5

What significant change occurred in Bundi painting during the 18th century?

Answer 5

Absorption of Deccani aesthetics such as likeness for bright and vivid colors.

Question 6

Which ruler’s reign is noted for extremely refined details in Bundi miniatures?

Answer 6

Umed Singh (r. 1749–1771) successor of Bhud Singh

Question 7

What type of scenes became popular under Bishen Singh’s patronage?

Answer 7

Royal hunting scenes

Question 8

What is a notable feature of Bundi paintings regarding landscapes?

Answer 8

Depiction of lush vegetation and picturesque landscapes

Question 9

Describe the color palette used by Bundi artists.

Answer 9

Vibrant ‘unblemished’ color palette

Question 10

How are female figures typically portrayed in Bundi paintings?

Answer 10

Petite with round faces and slender waists

Question 11

What literary themes are frequently illustrated in Bundi paintings?

Answer 11

• Ragamala
• Baramasa

Question 12

What is the significance of the Baramasa series in Bundi art?

Answer 12

Visualizing each month with its mood

Question 13

Which painting exemplifies Bundi’s skill in atmosphere and detail?

Answer 13

Raga Dipak from the Chunar Ragamala

Question 14

What influence did Bundi painting have on the Kota school?

Answer 14

Kota painters borrowed heavily from Bundi’s repertoire

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Bundi paintings often depicted _______ themes, including episodes from Krishna’s life.

Answer 15

Hindu religious

Question 16

True or False: Bundi paintings are characterized by muddiness in color.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Who were the successors of Rao Bhao Singh, who developed the Bundi school?

Answer 17

Aniruddha Singh(1682-1702) and Budh Singh

Question 18

Successor of Umed Singh and his contribution

Answer 18

Bishen Singh (r. 1771–1821), a noted art connoisseur, paintings frequently depicted royal hunting scenes (reflecting the ruler’s keen interest in hunts)​

Question 19

Bishen Singh’s successor

Answer 19

Ram Singh (1821-1888) ruled for 68 years. The chitrashalain (the place where paintings are made) of the Bundi palace was decorated with mural paintings of royal processions, hunting scenes, and episodes of Krishna’s story.

Question 20

One of the most distinctive features of the Bundi school of miniature painting

Answer 20

Drawings of Elephant