A Textbook of Indian Painting is a complete study guide 2026-27 for CBSE Class 12 students, covering the evolution of Indian art from ancient to modern times. It helps students build a clear understanding of the different schools of Indian painting through simple, well-structured content.

Who Can Benefit

Students of CBSE Class 12 studying the Painting subject (Indian Painting, Code 049).
Aspirants looking for a single book covering complete theory, painting descriptions and practice questions for the Indian Painting syllabus.

Book Description

A Textbook of Indian Painting is designed by Arihant Publications to help CBSE Class 12 students build a strong understanding of Indian art history and its evolution from ancient to modern times. Prepared in English medium, the book explains important artistic concepts, historical developments and the distinctive features of different schools of Indian painting in a simple and easy to follow manner.

Covers miniature painting schools such as Rajasthani, Pahari, Mughal and Deccani, along with the Bengal School and Modern Trends in Indian Art.
Provides detailed description and analysis of every painting prescribed in the latest CBSE syllabus.
Includes exam-oriented practice questions such as MCQs, Assertion-Reason, Short Answer and Long Answer Questions.

What Sets This Book Apart

Chapters are organised as per the latest CBSE Syllabus 2026-27, covering Unit 1 on Miniature Paintings and Unit 2 on the Bengal School and Modern Trends in Indian Art in a logical sequence.
Important artistic features, themes, symbolism and stylistic characteristics are explained for each painting to strengthen appreciation-based learning.
Illustrations and visual references are included throughout the book to enhance understanding of the paintings discussed.
Ends with a Sample Question Paper based on the latest CBSE examination pattern to help students practice in an exam-like format.

Special Features

A Textbook of Indian Painting for CBSE Class 12 | Theory in Easy Language, Detailed Description of Paintings, Exam-Style Questions & Sample Question Paper | Based on Latest CBSE Syllabus 2026–27