ANTHOLOGY

Class - XII
Subject - Painting

Unit - 1
Chapter - 1 Six Limbs of Indian Painting (Shadangas)
Chapter - 2 Rajasthani school of Painting
Chapter - 3 The Pahari school

Unit - 2
Chapter - 4 The Mughal school of Art
Chapter - 5 The Deccani School of Art

Unit - 3
Chapter - 5 The Bengal school of painting
Chapter - 6 The Modern Trends in Indian Art
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CHAPTER-1,2,3
Chapter - 1
Six Limbs of Indian Painting
Q. 1 Which Colour is opposite to Red
(A) Yellow, (B) Blue (C) Green (D) Brown
Q. 2 Blue and Yellow make the colour?
(A) Green (B) Pink (C) Red (D) Orange
Q. 3 Which is six limbs of Art?
(A) Line (B) Point (C) Roop bheda (D) Texture
Q.4 What is the meaning of Sadrishyam?
(A) Similarity (B) Texture (C) Colour (D) Line
Q.5 What is the meaning of Brava?
(A) Expressions (B) Vertical Lines (C) Tone (D) Artistic representation
Q.6 Which are primary colours ?
(A) Yellow (B) Orange (C) Violet (D) Brown

Q.1. Which Technique used in Rajasthani School of Miniature Painting.

(a). Graphic [ ] (b). Tempera [ ]
(c). Weather colour on paper [ ] (d). Oil colour [ ]
Q.2 .Who is the painter of “Chaugan Players”.
(a). Ramdas [ ] (b). Dana [ ]
(c). Maskin [ ] (d). Guman [ ]
Q.3. Which River has been shown in the Pahari painting “Krishna With
Gopis” ?
(a). Ganga [ ] (b). Yamuna [ ] (c). Brahmaputra [ ] (d). Godavari [ ]
Q.4. The artist “Utkal Ram” belonged to which sub-school of Rajasthani style?
(a). Bundi [ ] (b). Guler [ ]
(c). Basoli [ ] (d). Jodhpur [ ]
Q.5. A postal stamp was issued by the Indian Government based on which famous
Rajasthani painting ?
(a). Maru Ragini [ ] (b). Radha(Bani-Thani) [ ]
(c). Krishna with Gopis [ ] (d). Birth of Salim [ ]
Q.6. What is the time period of “Rajasthani School of Art”?
(a). 15 to 16 century AD [ ] (b). 15 to 18 century AD [ ]
(c). 15 to 18 century AD [ ] (d). 16 to 19 century AD [ ]
Q.7. Who is the founder of the Mughal emperor?
(a). Babur [ ] (b). Akbar [ ]
(c). Kabir [ ] (d). Humayun [ ]
 Q.8. The artist “Nainsukh” belonged to which sub-school of Pahari style?
(a). Bijapur [ ] (b). Kangra [ ]
(c). Basoli [ ] (d).Jodhpur [ ]
Q.9. Pal Style of Painting is related to-
(a).Pal Dynasty of south india [ ] (b).Pal dynasty of Bengal [ ]
(c).Kalighat Painting of Bangal [ ] (d).Chola Dynasty of India [ ]
Q.10. Which is a False /wrong statement about Pragya Pratima?
(a).It is an Jain manuscript [ ] (b).it was painted as miniature palm leaves [
(c). It is a Buddhist manuscript[ ] (d).it was painted around 999A.D [ ]
Q.11. Sahibdden was a courtier panther of Mewar.Name the painting of your course
painted by him.
(a).Maru Ragni [ ] (b).Radha (Bani-thani) [ ]
(c).Chaugan players [ ] (d). Krishna on swing [ ]
Q.12. Painting “ Bharat Meets Rama at Chitrakoot” Was painted by -
(a).Dana [ ] (b). Nurudden [ ]
(c).Nihal Chand [ ] (d). Guman [ ]
Q.13. How many princes were shown to chaugan players?
(a).six [ ] (b).seven [ ]
(c).five [ ] (d).Eight [ ]
Q.14. Rasic Priya is a poetry book that was written by
(a).Keshavdas [ ] (b). Nurudden [ ]
(c).Nihal Chand [ ] (d). Guman [ ]
Q.15. Which one is not known as a sub-school of Pahari School of Miniature Painting?
(a). Bijapur [ ] (b). Kangra [ ]
(c). Kishangarh [ ] (d).Jodhpur [ ]

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q.1. Can you Differentiate between the Guler sub school of miniature painting and
Basohli Sub school of Miniature painting.
Q.2. Give suitable examples as to why you like or dislike the painting “Raja Anuridh
Singh Hara”
Q.3. Describe the painting of “Radha and Krishna Looking into a mirror”
Q.4. Explain the Miniature paintings of ”Kangra” Sub-school.
Q.5. Describe briefly the development of Rajasthani School of Miniature Painting and
specialities of its sub-schools.
Q.6. What are the characteristics of Pahari School of Miniature Paintings?
Q.7. Clarify the specialities of miniature paintings of jodhpur Sub-School of Rajasthani
Painting.
Q.8. On which themes/topic have the artists laid emphasis on make miniature
paintings
in rajasthani school?
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-
Questions -
Q. 1: What do you mean by ‘Roopa- Bheda’?
Q.2: Describe "Pramana with examples?
Q.3: "Bhava is the expression of ‘inner beauty'. What do you mean by this
sentence?
Q.4: What is the sole and importance of colours in a painting?
Q.5: Why we should have the Correct knowledge of Pramana (Proposition)?
Q.6: Write the description of six limbs of Art.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION

Q.1.Write the short notes on the following miniature painting of pahari school.
(a). Bharat Meets Rama at Chitrakuta
Q.2. Write the specialties of miniature painting of Jodhpur sub- school of Rajasthani
Painting.

Q.3.Describe briefly the compositional aspects of the following:

(a).Maru -Ragini
(b).Bharat Worshiping Charan Padukas of Rama .
Q4.Write notes on:
(a).Kangra Sub-School of Miniature Painting
(b).Guler Sub-School of Miniature Painting

Chapter - 2
Rajasthani School of Painting

Multiple choice Questions: -

Q1. Which is the sub school of Rajasthani Art?
(A) Kishangarh (B) Tanjore (C) Bosoli (D) Guler
Q2 Who is the artist of 'Maru Ragini’?
(A) Sahibdin (B) Dana (C) Daswant (D) Basawan
Q3 ‘Raja Anirudha Singh Hara' Painting made in which colour?
(A) Oil colour (B) Tempra colour (C) Natural Colours
Q4. Who is the artist I 'Chaugan Players'?
(A) Dana(B) Sahibdin (C) Somnath Hore (D) Nandlal Bose
Q5 "Krishna on swing” Painting sub school ?
(A) Rajasthani (B) Kangza (C) Bundi (D) Bikaner
Q6 Who is the artist of Radha (Bani Thani) Painting?
(A) Guman (B) Nihal Chand (C) Haji Madni
Long Questions -
Q.1 Write the description of 'Maru Ragini’ with compositional
arrangement?
Q.2 Describe about the painting ‘ChauganPlayers' ?
Q.3 What do you mean by "Kushra on Swing'?
Q.4 Why 'Bani Thani' is famous. Write its characteristics and
compositional arrangement?

The Pahari School

Chapter – 3

Multiple choice questions: -

Q.1 Who is the artist of 'Krishna with Gopies'?
(A) Nainsukh (B) Manru (C) Basawan
Q.2 In which medium 'Krishna with Gopies"made in?
(A) Tempra colour (B) Oil colour (C) Natural colours

Long Questions: -

Q-1 Write ten characteristics of PahariSchool.

Q-2 Write the description of ‘Krishna with Gropies'?

UNIT-2

The Mughal School Chapter 4

Multiple choice questions:-
Q-1 The Painting ‘Falcon on a Bird Rest who made it?
(A) Haji Madani (B) Ustad Mansoor (C) Daswant
Q-2 Who is the artist of 'Krishna lifting mount Goverchan'?
(A) Miskin (B) Mansoor (C) Amaila Shergil

CHAPTER-4,5
OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS-
Q.1. Who is the painter of Barth of Salim?
(a). Ramdas [ ] (b). Sahibdin [ ]
(c). Maskin [ ] (d). Guman [ ]
Q.2. What is the Circa of “Falcon on a Bird-Rest”?
(a). 1560-18 A D [ ] (b). 1618-19 A D [ ]
(c). 1500-16 A D [ ] (d). 1580-19 A D [ ]
Q.3. “ Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhana” is the Creation of -
(a). Miskin [ ] (b).Ramdas [ ]
(c).Haji Madani [ ] (d).Ustad Mansoor [ ]
Q.4. Chand Bibi Playing Polo is the creation of the sub school of
(a) Hyderabad [ ] (b)Bijapur[ ]
Q.5. Falcon on Bird-Rest is a Charming painting.It was preserved in the book
(a) Jahangirnama [ ] (b) Baburnama [ ]
(c) Hamzanama [ ] (d) Shahnama [ ]
Q.6. Who were two master artists from Iran ,in the Akbar's courtier of
(a). Miskin [ ] (b).Ramdas [ ]
(c).Haji Madani [ ] (d).Ustad Mansoor [ ]
Q.7. Anwar-i-Suhali and Yusuf-Zulekha are the legends of the period of-
(a) Yusuf-Adil Shah [ ] (b).Aurangzeb [ ]
(c) Quli Intah Shah[ ] (d) Shahjahan [ ]
Q.8. Which one is not the speciality of the style of Deccani Art?
(a) The rhythmic delicacy of Persia [ ]
(b)Style affected with Ajanta Art[ ]
(c)Three Dimensional aspect of European Art [ ]
(d)The lush sensuality of the Deccan [ ]
Q.9. Ustad Faquirullah Khan was the Famous Painting of Shahjahan Period,the title he
painted as a Miniature Painting.

(a) Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhana[ ]

(b) Birth of Salim[ ]
(c) Falcon on bird- rest[ ]
(d) Kaber and Raidas [ ]

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q.1.What was acknowledged as the father of Mughal Art? Why?
Q.2.What did the painter illustrated in the painting “Birth of Salim”?
Q.3.Which Particularities of art were adjusted in Jahangir’s regime?
Q.4.What were the subjects of the paintings painted in the Mughal Period?
Q.5.What direction did Aurangzeb give to Mughal art?

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q-1 Write ten characteristics of Mughal Art?

Q-2 Write the description of 'Falcon on a bird - Rest’?

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q.1. How had Mughal Art reached its decline ?
Q.2 Style of Mughal art was different from islamic of art.
Q.3.What were the specialities of the Mughal School of Miniature painting?
Q.4.Explain the three different phases of development of the Deccan School of
Miniature Painting.
 Chapter - 5
The Deccan School of Ast
Multiple choice questions-

Q-1 How many sub schools of Deccan School?

(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 5
Q-2 Tanjore painting sub school ?
(A) Deccan (B) Pahari (C) Mughal

Unit 3
Bengal School and Modern Trend

Q-1 The credit of Bringing a new style of painting in India guesto?

(A) E. B Havell (B) Rabindranath Tagore (C) Amrita Shergil.
Q-2 Who is the artist of "Children' (graphic Paint)
(A) Jamini Roy (B) Somnath hore (C) Jyoti Bhatt
Q-3 24 spokes of Ashoka chakra what shows?
(A) Sacrifice (B) 24 precious hours of the whole day (C) Prosperity
Q-4 Who made the sculpture ‘Santhal Family'?
(A) Amarnath sehgal (B) Ram kinker vaij (C) Amrita shergil

UNIT-lll
CHAPTER-6,7,8,9
Q1. Tiller of the soil (indian Farmer)was the famous Panel Painting of-
(a) Gaganendranath (b) Asit Kumar Haldar
(c) Nandlal Bose (d) Sister Nivedita
Q2. “Tricolor” is known as-
(a) Combination of three colors (b) a kite of three colors
(c) Nandlal Bose (d) a cloth of three colors
Q3. The National Song of india “Vande Mataram” is the part of Famous novel “Anand
Math” Which was written by-
(a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (b) Sister Nivedita

(c) Nandlal Bose (d) Rabindra nath Tagore

Q4. The Indian National Flag was approved on 22nd of july 1947 by the-
(a) Indian National Congress (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Indian Constitution Committee (d) The people of India
Q5. What is the ratio of Indian National Flag?
(a) 3:2 [ ] (b) 2:3 [ ]
(c).4:3 [ ] (d) 2:4 [ ]
Q6. Tiller of the soil (indian Farmer)was the famous Panel Painting of-
(a) Gaganendranath [ ] (b) Asit Kumar Haldar[ ]
(c) Nandlal Bose[ ] (d) Rabindra nath Tagore[ ]
Q7. Who is the artist of Famous panel Painting of “Tiller of the Soil ''.
 (a) Gaganendranath [ ] (b) Asit Kumar Haldar[ ]
(c) Nandlal Bose[ ] (d) Rabindra nath Tagore[ ]
Q8. In Ashoka Chakra middle Part of Flag 24 spokes represent….
(a) 24 Day [ ] (b) 24 Hours [ ]
(c)24 week [ ] (d) 24 years[ ]
Q.9 .What symbolizes each of the following ,used in the Indian National Flag?
(a).Indian Saffron Colour (b).White Colour
(c).Indian Green Colour (d).Ashokan-Wheel
Q.10.The effort of Raja Ravi varma and Abanindranath Tegore in India art are Called-
(a) Golden era[ ] (b).Modern period[ ]
(b) Golden age [ ] (d).Renaissance[ ]
Q11.Women Face is the creation of -
(a) Gaganendranath [ ] (b) Asit Kumar Haldar[ ]
(c) Nandlal Bose[ ] (d) Rabindra nath Tagore[ ]
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-
Q1. When And Where can the National Flag of India be hoisted?
Q2. Which painter made the painting named “Bharat Mata”?
Q4. Who was Nandlal Bose?
Q5. Who became the leader of the Bengal School of Painting?
Q6. Describe the main specialities of the Bengal School of Painting.
Q7. Mention the role of Abanindranath Tagore in development of the Bangal School
of Painting.
Q.8. Describe the characteristics of the painting ‘Shiva and Sati’.
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q1. What was the Aim of “Indian Society of Oriental Arts”? Write a Short Note on it.
Q2. Which were the points that were deliberated seriously before the approval as a
national
Flag of India.
Q3. What are the reasons that Bankim Chandra Chattarjee got recognition?
Q4. Mention the symbolic analysis of structure of the “National Flag” of India.
Q.5. Explain the role of Abnindranath Tagore in development of the Bengal School of
Painting.
Q.6. Who is the artist of the painting ‘Shiva and Sati’?
Q.7. What is the artist displayed in Meghdoot'?
Q.8. Write the notes of the following miniature paintings -
(a)- Jahangir Holding the Picture of Madonna(Mother Mary)
(b)- Marriage procession of Dara Shikoh
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CHAPTER-10,11,12,13
Q1. Who is the Artist of Modern and Contemporary Indian Art?
(a) Gaganendranath (b) Asit Kumar Haldar
(c) Nandlal Bose (d) Sister Nivedita
Q2. Who is the artist of the Contemporary Indian painting”Mother and Child”.
(a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (b) Jamini roy
(c) Nandlal Bose (d) Rabindra nath Tagore
Q3. Who is the creator of “Mother Teresa”?
(a). M.F Hussain [ ] (b). M.A.R. Chughtai [ ]
(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee[ ] (d) Jamini roy [ ]
Q4. Name the painting by “Jamini Roy” from your syllabus.
(a).Krishna With Gopis [ ] (b).Mother Teresa [ ]
(c). Mother and Child [ ] (d).Haldi Grinder [ ]
Q5. Which of the following is not an Indian Contemporary Artist?
(a) Raja Ravi Varma [ ] (b) Anupam Sud [ ]
(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee[ ] (d) Jamini roy [ ]
Q6. Name of the painting which belongs to the Modern Period?
(a) Mother Teresa[ ] (d)Krishna With Gopis [ ]
(c) Hazrat nizamuddin auliya amir khusro [ ]
Q.7. Which artist is known as the father of Folk art?

(a) jamini roy [ ] (b) Nand lal bose[ ]

(C).Haji Madani [ ] (d).Ustad Mansoor [ ]
Q8. Which British administrator helped a Bengal artist in their art movement?
(a) E.B havell [ ] (b) Boney [ ]
(c)Haji Madani [ ] (d).Ustad Mansoor [ ]
Q9. Who made the poster of Haripura Congress?
(a) Nand lal bose [ ] (b) KK Hebbar [ ]
(c) Raja Ravi Varma [ ] (d) Anupam Sud [ ]
Q.10. Amarnath Sehgal was an artist/Sculpture.His creation is
(a) Trump of Labour[ ] (b)Ganesha [ ]
(c) Chaturmukhi [ ] (d)Cries Unheard [ ]
Q11.:Ganesha is a beautiful Shape Of Hex-Handed dancing ganesha.It is made with
the material.
(a)Oxidised copper,tin(zinc)and wires[ ] (b)Stone [ ]
(c)bronze [ ] (d) cement [ ]

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q.1. Comment briefly on Men,Women and Tree’.
Q.2. Describe the thinking of the artist in the graphic paint “Devi”.
Q.3. Mention the cause of fame of the painting named ‘Tiller of the Soil’.
Q.4. What do you mean by graphic paint?
Q.5. How does an artist select a medium to make an idol?
Q.6. Describe the other creation of Raja Ravi Varma.
Q.7.What has been Shown in the painting “Haldi Grinder”.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION-

Q.1.Write the critical note on the compositional arrangement of any of the following
contemporary (Modern)Indian Paintings based on the aesthetical parameters.
(1).Three Girls
(2).Untitled
 Q.2.Which human life –values are shown in any two of the following artworks of the
contemporary (modern) India Art?

(1).Mother Teresa
(2).Triumph of L
Q.3. Santhal Family is a sculpture having distinct features.What do you think about it?
Q.4.What are the points that the sculpture has centered his attention on his idol
named
“Triumph of Labour”?
Q.5.What has the artist tried to show in the idol named “Cries Unheard?
Q.6. What has been shown in the painting named “Mother Teresa” ?
Q.7. What theme has been chosen in the painting “Rama Vanquishing the pride of the
Ocean? Has the artist been successful in describe.