M.A. (Semester III) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
A.I.H.C. A.
ART ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT INDIA
Day Date: Thursday, 16-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02:30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory
Figures to the right indicate full marks
Q.1 Select appropriate word: 14
The famous painting of Padmapani is in complex.
First Second
Third Forth
The life of Gautam Buddha was depicted accounting in Anjanta
Paintings.
Tripitaka Jataka
Mahavagga Vinay Pitak
Murals of Ajanta are of
Tempera Fresco
Oil paint None of these
In stucco is developed.
Gandhara Mathura
Kushana Harrapan
First rock-cut architecture was excavated by Dasharatha
Shaiva Mahayana
Hinayana Ajivaka
Capital of Rampurva pillar
Elephant Bull
Lion Horse
The headless statue of Kanishka comes
Peshawar Mathura
Charsadda Taxila
Q.2 Write short notes of the following: (Any four) 14
Lomeshrushi Gumpha.
Medallions (Prasadhan tabake)
Didarganj Yakshi.
Palace of Patliputra.
Sittanvasal
Q.3 Write short answer of the following: (Any two) 16
Discuss the architecture of Dholavira.
Explain two three dimensions of Art.
What is Laat? Write a note on Ashokan laat.
Q.4 Write the answer of any one of the following. 14
What is stupa? Discuss the architecture of Stupa with special reference to
Sanchi.
OR
Describe Mathura Art with suitable examples.
Q.5 Write the origin and development of Indian paintings with special reference to
Bhimbetaka and Ajanta.
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