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The Manuscript Painting Tradition

CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

Most important questions from The Manuscript Painting Tradition for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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What is the meaning of miniature paintings in this chapter context?

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Paintings of relatively smaller size observed from close distance

Miniature paintings are small, hand-held works seen from close distance.

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Where were mural paintings generally placed in relation to a patron's mansion?

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On the walls

Mural paintings decorated the walls of a patron's mansion.

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What are manuscript illustrations mainly?

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Pictorial translations of poetic verses from texts

Manuscript illustrations visually express verses from epics, literary works and other texts.

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Which part of a manuscript set is considered the most important folio-page?

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Colophon page

The colophon page gives key details such as patron, artist, date and place.

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