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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is the major theme running common between the Central Indian and Rajasthani schools of painting?
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Unlike Mughal painting which is primarily secular, the art of painting in Central India, Rajasthani and the Pahari region etc. is deeply rooted in the Indian traditions, taking inspiration from Indian epics, religious texts like the Puranas, love poems in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, Indian folk-lore and works on musical themes.
The cults of Vaishnavism, Saivism and Sakti exercised tremendous influence on the pictorial art of these places. Among these the cult of Krishna was the most popular one which inspired the patrons and artists.Incorrect
Unlike Mughal painting which is primarily secular, the art of painting in Central India, Rajasthani and the Pahari region etc. is deeply rooted in the Indian traditions, taking inspiration from Indian epics, religious texts like the Puranas, love poems in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, Indian folk-lore and works on musical themes.
The cults of Vaishnavism, Saivism and Sakti exercised tremendous influence on the pictorial art of these places. Among these the cult of Krishna was the most popular one which inspired the patrons and artists. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the features of Apabhramsa School of painting?
1. Jainism was the main theme of these paintings.
2. Pointed nose and double chin in human depiction.
3. Absence of animals and birds
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
Apabhramsa School of Art
This school traces its origin to Gujarat and Mewar region in Rajasthan. It was the predominant school of painting in western India during 11th to 15th century. The most common themes of these paintings were Jain and in the later period the Vaishanava School appropriated them too.
The features of the human figures depicted in the paintings have fish-shaped bulging eyes; a pointed nose and a double chin.
The animal and bird figurines in the paintings are represented as toys. The most famous example is of Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya Katha from 15th centuryIncorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
Apabhramsa School of Art
This school traces its origin to Gujarat and Mewar region in Rajasthan. It was the predominant school of painting in western India during 11th to 15th century. The most common themes of these paintings were Jain and in the later period the Vaishanava School appropriated them too.
The features of the human figures depicted in the paintings have fish-shaped bulging eyes; a pointed nose and a double chin.
The animal and bird figurines in the paintings are represented as toys. The most famous example is of Kalpasutra and the Kalakacharya Katha from 15th century -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe subjects covered by Natya Shastra include
1. Dramatic composition
2. Musical composition
3. ‘Rasa’ theory
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The text consists of 36 chapters with a cumulative total of 6000 poetic verses describing performance arts. The subjects covered by the treatise include dramatic composition, structure of a play and the construction of a stage to host it, genres of acting, body movements, make up and costumes, role and goals of an art director, the musical scales, musical instruments and the integration of music with art performance.
The Nāṭya Śāstra is notable as an ancient encyclopaedic treatise on the arts, one which has influenced dance, music and literary traditions in India. It is also notable for its aesthetic “Rasa” theory, which asserts that entertainment is a desired effect of performance arts but not the primary goal, and that the primary goal is to transport the individual in the audience into another parallel reality, full of wonder, where he experiences the essence of his own consciousness, and reflects on spiritual and moral questions.Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
The text consists of 36 chapters with a cumulative total of 6000 poetic verses describing performance arts. The subjects covered by the treatise include dramatic composition, structure of a play and the construction of a stage to host it, genres of acting, body movements, make up and costumes, role and goals of an art director, the musical scales, musical instruments and the integration of music with art performance.
The Nāṭya Śāstra is notable as an ancient encyclopaedic treatise on the arts, one which has influenced dance, music and literary traditions in India. It is also notable for its aesthetic “Rasa” theory, which asserts that entertainment is a desired effect of performance arts but not the primary goal, and that the primary goal is to transport the individual in the audience into another parallel reality, full of wonder, where he experiences the essence of his own consciousness, and reflects on spiritual and moral questions. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kuchipudi.
1. It is mentioned in Natya Shastra.
2. As per tradition, the dance must be accompanied by live vocals and not music.
3. It is recognized as an Indian classical dance.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 3 are correct.
Kuchipudi has its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. Like all major classical dances of India, it was also developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs. The Kuchipudi style was conceived by Siddhendra Yogi, a talented Vaishnava poet of 17th century.
It begins with an invocation to Lord Ganesha followed by nritta (non-narrative and abstract dancing); shabdam (narrative dancing) and natya. The dance is accompanied by song which is typically Carnatic music. The singer is accompanied by musical instruments like mridangam, violin, flute and tambura.
It is one of the ten major Indian classical dancesIncorrect
1 and 3 are correct.
Kuchipudi has its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. Like all major classical dances of India, it was also developed as a religious art linked to traveling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs. The Kuchipudi style was conceived by Siddhendra Yogi, a talented Vaishnava poet of 17th century.
It begins with an invocation to Lord Ganesha followed by nritta (non-narrative and abstract dancing); shabdam (narrative dancing) and natya. The dance is accompanied by song which is typically Carnatic music. The singer is accompanied by musical instruments like mridangam, violin, flute and tambura.
It is one of the ten major Indian classical dances -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsGadhika and Naikkar Kali are the tribal art forms of which state?
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Some of the Tribal art forms of Kerala:
Gadhika
Dance and Songs of Irular
Kaanipattu
Kannokupattu
Urali tirbe’s Malankoothu
Kumbhapattu
Naikkar Kali
Paliya Nritham
Malappulayattam
Mannankoothu
MudiyattamIncorrect
Some of the Tribal art forms of Kerala:
Gadhika
Dance and Songs of Irular
Kaanipattu
Kannokupattu
Urali tirbe’s Malankoothu
Kumbhapattu
Naikkar Kali
Paliya Nritham
Malappulayattam
Mannankoothu
Mudiyattam
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