The World of Courtesans c8.22

c8.22

*Alekhyam*: Yashodhara describes the six basic principles underlying the composition of a good painting: forms (*rupabhedah*), proper measurements (*pramanani*), emotions (*bhava*), integrating the concept of beauty (*lavanyayojanam*), realism (*sadrishyam*) and proper application of colours (*varnikabhanga*). These constituents of a good painting were framed to attract and instruct them or even to divert oneself.