QUIZ 286

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1. Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjavur are decorated with wall paintings on themes from epics and mythology.

A. True

B. False

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

2. If Bagh, Ajanta and Badami represent the classical tradition of the North and Deccan at its best, Sittana Vassal, Kanchipuram, Malayadipatti and Tirunalaipuram show the extent of its penetration in the south.

           

A. True

B. False

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

3. The paintings of 6th and 9th centuries shows the impact of medieval influences i.e. flat and abstract surfaces on the one hand and linear and somewhat angular designs on the other.

           

A. True

B. False

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

4. During the Sultanate period, we notice the Persian and Arabic influences on Indian painting.

           

A. True

B. False

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

5. The decorative paintings of the palace of the Gwalior king Man Singh Tomar impressed both Babur and Akbar.

A. True

B. False

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

Best of luck!

Answers

1 – A, 2 – A, 3 – A, 4 – A, 5 – A