Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The art historian B N Goswamy gained prominence with his ground-breaking 1968 article, revealing family lineages of artists crucial to the development of miniature painting.
What was Goswamy’s contribution?
His contribution lies in revealing that painting styles were family-dependent rather than region-dependent. He reconstructed family networks of renowned artists, such as Pandit Seu and his sons Nainsukh and Manaku.
About Miniature Paintings:
