Paintings — Set 2
Arts & Culture · चित्रकला · Questions 11–20 of 50
The 'Kangra' style of painting is a prominent branch of which larger regional school?
Correct Answer: D. Pahari School
The correct answer is 'Pahari School'. Kangra painting is the pictorial art of the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its delicacy, use of cool colors, and themes centered around Radha and Krishna. This style flourished in the 18th century under the patronage of Raja Sansar Chand.
Which famous artist painted the mural 'Village Life' on the walls of Shantiniketan?
Correct Answer: C. Nandlal Bose
Nandlal Bose was a key figure of the Bengal School who decorated the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution. He created many murals at Shantiniketan depicting the everyday lives of rural people. His style emphasized Indian classical themes and folk motifs.
'Phad' paintings are traditional religious scroll paintings found in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan
Phad is a style of religious scroll painting traditionally practiced in Rajasthan. These long scrolls depict the stories of local folk deities like Pabuji and Devnarayan. They are used by mobile priests as portable temples for storytelling.
The painting technique 'Gouache' involves the use of which medium?
Correct Answer: A. Opaque Watercolors
Gouache is an opaque watercolor medium that consists of natural pigment and a binding agent. It provides a heavier, flatter color finish compared to transparent watercolor. Many Indian miniature paintings used this technique for detailed work.
Which painting style from Tamil Nadu is known for its use of gold foil and precious stones?
Correct Answer: C. Tanjore Painting
Tanjore (Thanjavur) painting is a classical South Indian art form characterized by rich colors and surface embellishments. It involves the use of semi-precious stones, glass pieces, and thin gold foils. Most Tanjore paintings depict Hindu gods and goddesses.
The murals of the 'Bagh Caves' in Madhya Pradesh are similar in style to those of which other site?
Correct Answer: C. Ajanta
The Bagh cave paintings date back to the 5th-6th centuries and represent the Buddhist school of art. They share many stylistic similarities with the more famous Ajanta murals. These paintings are noted for their secular themes alongside religious ones.
Who was the first Indian woman artist to receive international acclaim, often called the 'Indian Frida Kahlo'?
Correct Answer: A. Amrita Sher-Gil
Amrita Sher-Gil was a pioneer of modern Indian art whose work reflected a fusion of Western and Indian styles. Her famous paintings include 'Three Girls' and 'Bride's Toilet'. She focused on depicting the plight and everyday life of Indian women.
The 'Cheriyal' scroll paintings are a localized version of Nakashi art from which state?
Correct Answer: B. Telangana
Cheriyal scroll painting is a stylized version of Nakashi art, unique to the Cheriyal village in Telangana. These scrolls are used as visual aids by storytellers to narrate folk tales and Puranic legends. They are painted on long sheets of hand-made paper or cloth.
Which school of painting is characterized by the use of 'Lapis Lazuli' for deep blue colors in miniatures?
Correct Answer: C. Deccani School
The Deccani School flourished in the Bijapur, Golconda, and Ahmednagar sultanates. It is noted for its brilliant colors, including deep blues derived from the semi-precious stone Lapis Lazuli. The style often integrated elements from Persian and indigenous Indian traditions.
Which tribal painting style from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh is done to invoke the deity 'Pithora'?
Correct Answer: B. Pithora
Pithora paintings are ritualistic wall paintings done by the Rathwa and Bhil tribes. They are created as an offering to God Pithora to bring peace and prosperity to the family. Horses are the most prominent motifs in this energetic and colorful art style.