Flashcards on Evolution of Indian Painting Styles

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Earliest Indian paintings found in?

Caves

Which period saw the emergence of Fresco paintings?

Mughal Era

Rajput paintings are influenced by?

Mughal Art

Madhubani paintings originate from which Indian state?

Bihar

What is 'Tantra' in the context of Indian paintings?

Abstract symbolic art

Ajanta murals were predominantly centered on?

Buddhist themes

Kalighat paintings are a style from which city?

Kolkata

Miniature paintings are characterized by?

Intricate brushwork

Warli painting is a tribal art from?

Maharashtra

Thangka paintings are associated with which religion?

Buddhism

Which empire is known for large scale mural paintings?

Chola dynasty

Pattachitra style is native to which Indian state?

Odisha

What is the dominant theme in Mysore paintings?

Hindu Deities

Which painting style uses a palette of white and red?

Aipan

What material besides paint is commonly used in Tanjore art?

Gold foil

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Which Indian state is known for the birth of Madhubani paintings?



Warli painting is a folk art of which tribe?



Fresco paintings flourished during which period?



Ajanta Caves are famous for murals based on stories of?



The Chola dynasty is known for which type of paintings?



Tanjore paintings often incorporate what precious material?



Which style of Indian painting is narrative and cloths-based?



Mughal paintings amalgamated Persian art with the art of which other empire?



Miniature paintings in India are distinguished by?



Which art form is a tribal art from Maharashtra?




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