ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2023-24)

CLASS- XI
SUBJECT: PAINTING (049)

TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 30

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
 Section-A Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 1 mark)
 Section-B Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 2 Marks)
 Section-C Attempt any two Questions (Each Question will carry 6 Marks

Q -1 SECTION-A
(This section comprises Multiple Choice Questions each question carries 1 mark)

(A) Pre-historic artwork dates back to---- 1

a) 2500 B.C to 1500 B.C b) 2000 B.C to 1500 B.C

c) 2500 B.C to 1000 B.C d) 20000 B.C to 8000 B.C
Ans- a)
(B) In which state of India is the Bagor prehistoric site located? 1

(a) Gujarat (b) Madhya Pradesh

(c) Rajasthan (d) Uttar Pradesh?

Ans- (c)
(C) The paintings on the cave wall were not made by which one of the following--- 1
a) Wood b) Iron
c) Stone d) Mud
Ans- a)
(D) Which dynasty ruled over ‘Magadha’ after Mauryan Dynasty? 1
a) Satavahan b) Shunga
c) Nanda d) Kanva
Ans- b)
(E) What does the figure of a seal, sitting in a yoga-like position, seem to represent? 1
a) angel b) sage
c) god d) ordinary
Ans- c)
(F) Name the most remarkable sculptural composition of Mahabalipuram ? 1
 a) Trimurti b) Lakshmi Narayana
c) Descent of Ganga d) Cymbal player
Ans- c)
(G) Which of the following Harappa site is located in Gujarat? 1

a) Kalibangan b) Rakhigarhi
c) Lothal d) Ropar
Ans- c)

(H) Luriya Nandangarh is famous for its intricately designed pillars. The pillars of this site are 1
decorated with the figurines of capital figures. In which of the following state of India, is this
famous site located?
a) Bihar b) Haryana
c) Punjab d) Jharkhand
Ans- a)
SECTION-B (Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 100 word
Q -2 Which sculpture attracted you the most ? And why? 2
Dilwara temple is built on top of Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Mount Abu is 29km. by road
Ans-
from Abu road railway station. Mount Abu is one of the prettiest hill resorts in India. It is
famous for the celebrated Dilwara Jain temples. Among these Vimla Vashahi and Luna,
Vashahi temples are chief Jain shrines of Dilwara temples. They are one of the oldest
finished examples of Jain architecture. The Vimla Vashahi temple, dedicated to Adinath,
the first Tirthankara of Jainism, was built by the minister of Bhimadeva-l named Vimla
Shah in 1032 A.D, while Luna Vashahi temple was built in 1231 A.D. and is dedicated to
22nd Jain Tirthankara Neminath, both the temples are built of white marble quarried from
Makrana. Their doorways, pillars, arches ceilings are skillfully and lavishly carved. Niches
with figure sculptures adorn pillars and walls, on one of such pillars of Vimla Vashahi
temple "Mother and Child"

The whole relief composition looks heavy and broad. The Mother is shown sitting in
sukhasana pose. Her right leg is hanging down and her left leg is tucked under her seat.
Her facial expressions are full of rejoicing of motherhood. She is holding a baby in her left
hand and beautifully carved three lotus birds in her right hand. The left hand of the baby is
shown on her breast. The body is looking towards the mother's face. Near her tucked left
leg, another baby is shown standing, and a sitting lion is also carved. Mother is shown
lavishly decorated with conventional ornaments and drapery. Her sitting place is
 beautifully decorated with a special type of motif repeated over and over again. Kirit
mukut on her head makes it more attractive. It is a deeply undercut relief figure with
minute details. Its sharp edges produce good contrast of light and shades.

Q -3 Describe any four animals which have been depicted in the Prehistoric Rock shelters. 2
Prehistory: The time period in the past when there was no paper or the written word and hence
Ans-
no books or written accounts of events. Information about such an age is obtained from
excavations which reveal paintings, pottery, habitat, etc.
Drawings and paintings were the oldest form of artistic expression practised by humans.
Reasons for such drawings: Either to decorate their homes or/and to keep a journal of events in
their lives.
Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Periods have not shown any evidence of artworks so far. The
Upper Palaeolithic Age shows a lot of artistic activities.
Earliest paintings in India are from the Upper Palaeolithic Age.
The first discovery of rock paintings in the world was made in India by archaeologist
Archibald Carlleyle in 1867 – 68 (in Sohagighat, Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh).
Rock paintings have been found in the walls of caves at Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh,
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka, some in the Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhand.
Paintings at the rock shelters at Lakhudiyar on the banks of the Suyal River (Uttarakhand) –
3 categories of paintings: man, animal and geometric patterns in black, white and red ochre.
Humans in stick-like forms, a long-snouted animal, a fox, a multiple-legged lizard, wavy lines,
groups of dots and rectangle-filled geometric designs, hand-linked dancing humans.
Paintings in Kupgallu (Telangana), Piklihal and Tekkalkota (both in Karnataka)

Q -4 Describe the Kushan art of Mathura and Gandhara with emphasis on expanse, subject 2
matter, material and portrayal of Buddha images.
Ans- Gandhara art, style of Buddhist visual art that developed in what is now northwestern
Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE. The
style, of Greco-Roman origin, seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan dynasty
and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura
(Uttar Pradesh) .

The Gandhara region had long been a crossroads of cultural influences. During the reign of the
Indian emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE), the region became the scene of intensive Buddhist
missionary activity. And in the 1st century CE, rulers of the Kushan empire, which included
Gandhara, maintained contacts with Rome. In its interpretation of Buddhist legends, the
Gandhara school incorporated many motifs and techniques from Classical Roman art,
including vine scrolls, cherubs bearing garlands, tritons, and centaurs. The basic iconography,
however, remained Indian
Q -5 How did the image of Buddha involve from Kushan art to reach its zenith in Gupta art? 2
Explain with examples from both school.
Ans- The first image of Buddha was engraved during the reign of the famous Kushan king Kanishka
I.Buddhist art is the artistic practices which are influenced by Buddhism. It includes art media
that portray Buddha, Bodhisattva and other entities; Notable Buddhist figures, both historical
and mythological; Narrative scenes from the lives of all these; Mandal and other graphic aids
to practise; Material objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and
Buddhist temple architecture. Buddhist art originated in the Indian subcontinent after the
historical life of Siddhartha Gautama, 6th to 5th century BC and then spread to Asia and the
world after coming into contact with other cultures.Buddhist art followed the believers as
religion spread, adapted, and developed in each new host country. It evolved in the north
through Central Asia and East Asia to form the northern branch of Buddhist art, and in the east
as Southeast Asia to form the southern branch of Buddhist art. In India, Buddhist art developed
and co-developed with Hindu and Jain art, with cave temple complexes built together, each
potentially influencing the other.

Q -6 What are the main features of pre historic rock art? 2

Ans- Themes of the paintings: Every-day life of prehistoric men often in stick-like human figures.
Various animals like elephant, bison, deer, peacock and snake are depicted.
Hunting scenes and war scenes with armed men.
Simple geometric designs and symbols.

Q -7 SECTION -C
Attempt any two questions from the given options
(Long answer type questions) Answer for this question is expected in around 200 word
(A) What are the three main periods of prehistory? 6

History (from the Greek word – Historia, meaning “inquiry”, knowledge acquired by
investigation) is the study of the past. History is an umbrella term that relates to past events as
well as the discovery, collection, organisation, presentation and interpretation of information
about these events.It is divided into pre-history, proto-history, and history.

Pre-history – Events that occurred before the invention of writing are considered pre-history.
Pre-history is represented by the three stone ages.

Proto-history – It refers to the period between pre-history and history, during which a culture
or organisation had not developed yet but has its mention in the written records of a
contemporary literate civilisation. For example, the scripts of the Harappan civilization
remains undeciphered, however since its existence is noted in Mesopotamian writing, it is
considered part of proto-history. Similarly, Vedic civilisation from 1500-600 BCE is
considered part of proto-history as well. Neolithic and Chalcolithic cultures are also
considered part of proto-history by archaeologists.
 History – The study of the past after the invention of writing and the study of literate societies
based on written records and archaeological sources constitute history.

(B) Evaluate the beauty and aesthetics of 6

(a) The Pashupati seal
(b) Painted earthen jar
(c) Male torso
Ans- The figure wears a tall and elaborate headdress with a central fan-shaped structure flanked by
two large striated horns . The human figure is surrounded by four wild animals: an elephant
and a tiger to its one side, and a water buffalo (bubalus arnee) and an Indian rhinoceros on the
other.
This type of jars was also found in Urmia (Iran) in the synchronous period. The painted
earthenware jar made of reddish clay was made in a potter`s wheel. Its stem is spherical,
decorated with embroided stripes in three rows. Dark red and black birds are portraid on the
first stripe.
The Male torso is a red sandstone figure, which has socket holes in the neck and shoulders for
the attachment of head and arms. The frontal posture of the torso has been consciously
adopted. The shoulders are well carved and the abdomen looks slightly prominent.

(C) Appreciate the sculpture of Jain Tirthankara on the grounds of its method, material and visual 6
aesthetics scene.
Ans- Jain sculptures or Jain idols are the images depicting Tirthankaras (teaching gods). These
images are worshiped by the followers of Jainism. The sculpture can depict any of the twenty-
four tirthankaras with images depicting Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha, or Mahāvīra being more
popular.