Exam Details

Subject AnIntroduction To Indian Art
Paper
Exam / Course Certificate in Performing Arts/Visual/Arts
Department School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Here are given four alternatives choose the correct option from the following. Each question will carry two marks. All questions are compulsory.

1. "Padampani Bodhisatva" painting is in

Bagh caves

Elora caves

Ajanta caves

Sigiria caves

2. "Vajralepa" is a

Binding medium

Kurchaka

Tulika (Brush)

Ink

3. Fresco-buno technique is

Wet technique

Dry technique

Both

None

4. The mural painting of Ajanta is associated with the life history of

Mahavira

Buddha

Ashoka

Kushana

5. The making of house is associated with

Sculpture

Painting

Architecture

Print making

6. "Nihalchand" the famous artist belongs to

Kota

Jammu

Garhwal

Kishangarh

7. The colours used in miniature painting are

Natural

Mineral

Chemical

None

8. "Draupadi in the court'" who painted this famous painting

Nandlal Bose

Amrita Shergill

Raja Ravi Verma

Jamini Roy

9. Which technique was mainly used by Bengal school artists

Oil

Wash

Pastel

Acrylic

10. "Didarganj Yakshi" is an exquisite example of

Mathura sculpture

Mouryan sculpture

Gandhara sculpture

Amravati sculpture

11. Amravati is located in

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

12. Which school strongly presents Greco-Roman influence

Gandhara

Mathura

Amravati

None

13. What is charcoal

Iron

Rubber

Coal

Coaltar

14. Which one of the following is a warm colour

Blue

Green

Purple

Red

15. Where was the Indus Valley Civilization first noticed

Harappa and Mohenjodaro

Dholavira

Lothal

Ropar

Fill in the blanks with suitable answers. All questions carry equal marks. All questions are compulsory.

1. Ashoka promoted through Art.

2. Ajanta tradition travelled through South India and reached in Sri Lanka.

3. was famous painter of Bikaner Kalam.

4. has been written by poet Jayadeva, the story of Radha and Krishna.

5. Jamini Roy picked up his form from paintings of West Bengal.

6. "Panchabhuta tatva" used in contemporary artist, like

7. The "Dasavatara Temple" is located at

8. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya dynasty under the guidance of the genius

9. The Lion capitals is in the emblem of Republic of India.

10. In the time of Satavahana period the famous and Nagarjuna Kanda stupas were constructed.

Attempt any two questions. Each question will carry five marks. Answer within 100' words.

1. Describe the main features of the Mughal miniature painting.

2. Appreciate the Modem Art Movements based on artists, medium, techniques and subject.

3. Highlight the medium aspects of the famous sculpture "Dancing girf' from Indus.

4. What are the stylistic features of Gandhara School of Art?

Attempt anyone question. Each question will carry ten marks. Answer within 250 words.

1. Explain the sculpture of Mauryan Period with example.

2. Write a essay on Technique, Medium and Subject of Ajanta Mural Painting with example.


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Subjects

  • An Introduction To Theatre And Drama
  • AnIntroduction To Hindustani Music
  • AnIntroduction To Indian Art
  • AnIntroduction To Karnatak Music
  • Folk Culture And Tradition Of India
  • India's Folk Culture And Tradition
  • Indian Cultural Heritage
  • Introduction To Indian Dance Forms
  • Understanding Indian Art Forms