The region is well known for its Golconda and Hyderabad painting styles which are branches of Deccani painting. Developed during the 16th century, the Golconda style is a native style blending foreign techniques and bears some similarity to the Vijayanagara paintings of neighbouring Mysore. A significant use of luminous gold and white colours is generally found in the Golconda style. The Hyderabad style originated in the 17th century under the Nizams. Highly influenced by Mughal painting, this style makes use of bright colours and mostly depicts regional landscape, culture, costumes and jewellery. COUNT 5
QSN1 Golconda is a type of what kind of painting? ANS1 Deccani painting QSN2 In what century did Golconda painting develop? ANS2 16th century QSN3 What type of colors would one generally find in Golconda painting? ANS3 luminous gold and white QSN4 In what century did Hyderabad style painting develop? ANS4 17th century QSN5 What types of scenes does Hyderabad style painting generally contain? ANS5 regional landscape, culture, costumes and jewellery