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patterns of behaviours are reflected in painting. Nepali painting is highly based on
religions. It is said that painting was imported during the Lichchhavi Period in Nepal.
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'Pragyaparamita' of the 10 and the 11 century made on copper plate is considered
as the oldest painting of Nepali. The painting consists of the picture of Pancha Buddha
and five stars one side and the pictures of Pragyaparamita, Bajrasatwa and other
goddesses on the other side.

Paintings can be divided into three types. They are:
i. Book Painting ii. Scroll Painting iii. Wall Painting

Book Painting

Book Painting is also called 'Grantha Chitra'. The painting found in various books are
called book painting. They are also called treatise painting. In the past the painting
was done on copper plates, Bhojpatra, Tadi patra (palm leaf), etc. In which people
used to express their feelings. Later, due to the development of science and technology
modern book paintings are available on papers.

Scroll Painting

This painting is also called Pauva chitra. Scroll paintings are drawn on clothes or
papers. These paintings are popular among the Hindus and the Buddhists. A scroll
painting has a distinct place in the Nepalese painting. It is called Pauva in Nepali,

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