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CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

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An infographic explaining the six limbs (Shadanga) of Indian painting as described in the Chitrasutra of Vishnudharmottara Purana: Roopbheda, Pramana, Bhava, Lavanya Yojana, Sadrishya, and Varnikabhan
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What does the Chitrasutra of the Vishnudharmottara Purana mainly deal with?

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Which text contains the Chitrasutra as a chapter?

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Which of the following is one of the six limbs of painting named in the Chitrasutra?

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Which pair correctly matches a limb of painting with its meaning?

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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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What are the important topics in The Manuscript Painting Tradition for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts?
Key topics in The Manuscript Painting Tradition include Indian Canons and the Idea of Painting, Western Indian School and Jain Manuscript Painting, Important Jain Manuscripts, Sultanate School of Painting. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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