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CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts — Quick Revision Notes

Quick revision notes for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts. Key formulas, concepts, and definitions for last-minute board exam preparation.

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1

The Manuscript Painting Tradition

Topics covered

  • Foundations of Indian Manuscript Painting
  • Western Indian School of Painting
  • Stylistic Features and Evolution
  • Pala School of Eastern India
Ancient principles of imageSmallPainting tradition centered in GujaratSpecialized branch of Western Indian SchoolBuddhist manuscript painting tradition from eastern
2

The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

Topics covered

  • Introduction and Overview
  • Major Themes and Literary Sources
  • Malwa School (1600-1700 CE)
  • Mewar School
The term refers to painting schoolsPaintings were created on waslis usingPainting was a teamwork processMajor themes included Vaishnavism (KrishnaEarly center associated with Chawand Ragamala
3

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Topics covered

  • Origins and Influences
  • Early Mughal Period - Akbar's Reign (1556-1605)
  • Peak Period - Jahangir's Reign (1605-1627)
  • Shah Jahan Period (1628-1658) and Later Decline
Mughal painting represented a unique blendMughal emperors actively supported and commissionedUnlike traditional Indian painting stylesMost Mughal paintings were created asPainting production was organized through workshops

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