Miniature Paintings — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about Indian miniature paintings is/are correct? 1. The earliest surviving Indian miniature paintings are primarily Buddhist manuscript illuminations on palm leaves. 2. The 'further eye' is a distinctive feature of the Mughal school of painting. 3. Ragamala paintings are visual interpretations of musical modes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following pairs of Miniature Painting School and its distinctive feature: 1. Pala School: Angular figures with bulging eyes 2. Deccan School: Lyrical quality with blend of indigenous, Persian, and European elements 3. Kangra School: Bold colours and use of beetle-wing casing Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
The term 'Wasli' in the context of Indian miniature paintings refers to:
Which of the following statements best describes the 'Cultural Transmission Networks' framework in the context of Indian miniature paintings?
Consider the following statements regarding the patronage of Indian miniature paintings: 1. Buddhist monasteries were significant patrons of the Pala school of painting. 2. Wealthy Jain merchants played a crucial role in patronising the Western Indian miniature tradition. 3. Mughal emperors established large royal ateliers (karkhanas) for painting production. Which of the statements given above are correct?