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NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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Overview of Indian paintingOrigin of paintingPrehistoric cave paintingsAncient painting typesLiterary referencesAncient textsAncient painting theory
Card 1Overview of Indian painting

What is the main idea of Indian painting as it developed over time?

Answer

Indian painting is a blend of rich traditional inheritance and modern trends and ideas. It changed with time, but it kept its own distinct character.

Card 2Origin of painting

Where does the history of Indian painting begin?

Answer

It begins with prehistoric rock paintings at Bhimbetka caves in Madhya Pradesh, where drawings and paintings of animals are found.

Card 3Prehistoric cave paintings

What do the cave paintings of Narsinghgarh show?

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They show skins of spotted deer left drying. This is an example of prehistoric observation and recording of daily life.

Card 4Ancient painting types

What were Lepyacitras, lekhacitras, and Dhulitcitras?

Answer

Lepyacitras were representations of folklore, lekhacitras were line drawings and paintings on textile, and Dhulitcitras were paintings on the floor.

Card 5Literary references

What does Vinayapitaka say about painting?

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Vinayapitaka, dated to the 4th–3rd century BC, describes the existence of painted figures in many royal buildings.

Card 6Literary references

What is mentioned in Mudrarakshasa about painting?

Answer

Mudrarakshasa, dated to the 5th century A.D., mentions numerous paintings or Patas.

Card 7Ancient texts

What is the importance of Vatsyayana's Kamasutra for painting?

Answer

Kamasutra is a 6th century AD text on aesthetics. It mentions painting among the 64 kinds of arts and says that it was based on scientific principles.

Card 8Ancient painting theory

What is Chitrasutra?

Answer

Chitrasutra is a section on painting in the Vishnudharmottara Purana, dated to the 7th century A.D. It describes the six organs of painting such as variety of form, proportion, lustre, and portrayal o…

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Key topics in Indian Painting include Origin and Early Development, Medieval Painting and Mughal Patronage, Modern Indian Painting, Folk and Decorative Painting Forms. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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