M.A. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
A.I.H.C. A.
ANCIENT INDIAN ICONOGRAPHY
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select appropriate word. 14
The southern school of thought recognizes types of dances
performed by Lord Shiva.
108 111
121 151
the name of the Lord Vishnu's conch (sankha).
Panchyajanya Koumudi
Surdarshan Padma
the Bodhivrikha.
Peepal Banyan Vat Vrukha)
Audumber Nariyal (coconut)
Shukavyal is combination of
Crow lion Eagle lion
Parrot lion Sparrow lion
Icon of Nruvaraha is standing in position.
Tribhanga Ardhasampada
Sambhanga Aalidha
Bhairav is of Shiva.
Soumya Raudra
Nrutya None of these
is 1st Tirthankar of Jain religion.
Vrishabhnath Nemi
Mahavir Parshwarnath
Q.2 Write short notes of the following. (Any four out of five) 14
Vidyadhar
Tara
Kartikeya
Yaksha
Kurma
Q.3 Write short answers of the following. (Any two of the three) 14
Describe the Iconography of Sheshasasayi shayan Vishnu.
What is Sursundari? Give two examples.
Discuss the raudra murti of the Shiva.
Q.4 Write answer any one of the following. 14
Write a critical note on Iconography of Saptamatruka.
Explain in details about iconography of Ashtadikpals with examples.
Q.5 Evaluate the concept of mother goddess and write down her origin and
development.