Question

1. Write on the main characteristics of the statue ‘Mother Goddess’ of Harappa.
2. Explain the aesthetic aspect of the famous Mauryan sculpture ‘Lion Capital’, from Sarnath.
3. Review the Ajanta painting ‘Padmapani Bodhisatva’.
4. Write at least thirty words of appreciation on ‘Triumph of Labour’.
5. Briefly assess the artistic achievement of Nandalal Bose.
6. Determine the main features of the architecture of Qutb Minar.
7. State the historical background of Mughal miniature painting.
8. How did ‘Geet Govinda’ influence the painters of Pahari miniature school?
9. Classify the themes of Rajasthani miniature paintings.
10. Give an example of Deccan painting from Hyderabad school and narrate the theme.
11. Find the root of ‘Company School of Art’.
12. Summarise a general introduction to the temple art of 8th century in India.
13. Write short notes within five lines on each of the following :
(a) Kalighat painting
(b) Worli painting
14. Assess the role of Ramkinkar Baij in formulation of a new form of sculpture in India.
15. How are the religious and social themes expressed in Indian folk painting? Illustrate with at least two examples.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 .The mother goddess specially denotes the creation, motherhood and the fertility of the land of Harappa