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History of Indian Arts

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 13 questions

Exercise

13 q
  1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement.
    Ex Q1(A)(1)
    The arts of painting and sculpting are ………. .
    1. A.
      visual arts
    2. B.
      performing arts
    3. C.
      folk arts
    4. D.
      classical arts
  2. Ex Q1(A)(2)
    The ………. saw the rise of Mathura school.
    1. A.
      Kushana period
    2. B.
      Gupta period
    3. C.
      Rashtrakuta period
    4. D.
      Maurya period
  3. Ex Q1(B)
    Identify and write the wrong pair in the following set. (1) Qutub Minar – Mehrauli (2) Gol Gumbaz – Vijapur (3) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus – Delhi (4) Taj Mahal – Agra
  4. Write short notes.
    Ex Q2(1)
    Art
  5. Ex Q2(2)
    Hemadpanti style
  6. Ex Q2(3)
    Maratha style of painting
  7. Explain the following statements with reasons.
    Ex Q3(1)
    An expert with deep understanding of art history is required in the art market.
  8. Ex Q3(2)
    It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of extinction.
  9. Ex Q4
    Complete the following table.
    Temple Architecture NaagaraNaagaraDraavidaHemadpanti
    Characteristics
    Examples
  10. Answer the following questions in detail.
    Ex Q5(1)
    Write in detail about folk styles of painting.
  11. Ex Q5(2)
    Explain the characteristics of the Islamic architecture in India by giving examples.
  12. Ex Q5(3)
    What kind of professional opportunities are available in the field of arts?
  13. Ex Q5(4)
    Observe the illustration of Warli painting on p. 23 and write about: (a) Depiction of nature (b) Drawings of human figures (c) Depiction of occupations (d) Houses