List of practice Questions

Arrange the Paintings of Pahari School in chronological order: A. Krishna Embracing gopis, Guler B. Rasamanjari, Basohli C. Balwant Singh in Prayer, Guler D. Rama and Sita in the forest, Kangra E. Abhisarika Nayika, Kangra

Arrange the caves painting according to the time period: A. Hall of Bulls, Lascaux cave B. Steppe Bision, Altamira cave C. Magaloceros Gallery cave painting Chauvet caves D. Paintings in the La Pasiega cave of Monte Castillo, Spain E. Hand prints and stencils, Cueva de Las Manos

The Hall of Bulls in the Lascaux Cave is famous for its extensive depiction of auroches and wild animals painted on the walls and ceiling. (Assertion A). Scholar suggest that this gallery have been the site of rituals in which multiple individuals participated, based on the organization of space and accumulation of paintings over thousands of years. (Reason R).

The early royal tombs at Saqqara were mastabs flat topped rectangular structures. (Assertion A). Mastabs were used only for burying common people and were never meant for royal families or elite officials. (Reason R).

The Romans developed their building and engineering techniques entirely on their own without assimilating any thing from other cultures. (Assertion A). The Romans recognized the potential of material such as concrete, which allowed them to construct the monumental public buildings that become a major part of their legacy. (Reason R).

Sfumato is a technique used by Leonardo da Vinci to define form through delicate gradations of light and shade. (Assertion A). Sfumato is achieved by applying thin glaze of paint, producing a soft, misty, dream like effect. (Reason R).

Baroque art strictly followed classical restraint and avoided strong emotion, dramatic contrasts and theatrical effects. (Assertion A). Baroque artist favored dramatic action, emotional intensity and strong contrasts of light and dark, often using sharp diagonals and dynamic compositions. (Reason R).

Between 1874 and 1886, the Impressionists held eight exhibitions of their own work because their paintings were initially rejected by the French Academy and the Public. (Assertion A). Despite the contemporary rejection of Impressionism the movement had a greater international in the long run than previous style that France had readily accepted. (Reason R).

Arrange the artists of Fauvism in descending order (according to the birth):

Under whom Henri Matisse studied, who was the leader of the symbolist movement?

A cubism evolved in 1910 by Robert Delunay was:

Very few stone and metal sculptures of the Harappa Civilization have been found and surviving examples represent only a tiny fraction of what was once produced. (Assertion A). All Harappan sculptures discovered so far are large in size and made only from locally available stone. (Reason R).

The Great Stupa at Sanchi has survived intact and provides first-hand knowledge of the aims and achievements of early Buddhist architecture. (Assertion A). The Great Stupa at Sanchi was destroyed and rebuilt several times during the medieval period. (Reason R).

Indian Miniature paintings originally appeared as illustrations in manuscripts and were usually made on paper or paper like material. (Assertion A). Manuscripts were easier to preserve than wall paintings because they are portable and protected by covers. (Reason R).

The Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo (1504-1508) was commissioned by:

Raphael deals with mythology in grand manner but his decorative style forms are the basis of development of two artists. Name them?

Neoclassical painter said, 'My master or my father, it is one and the same; (Vien), knows my faults and my uncertainties', who said?

Name the two important women artists of Impressionist:

What was the name given to the group of painters working at the end of 19th century and start of 20th century?

Name the Pharaoh of New Kingdom who banned all gods other then Aten:

The most famous statue of Phidias made of gold and ivory is:

Roman composite capital is the combination of Corinthian and Ionic capital used chiefly for which arches:

The civic center of ancient Roman city, which contained temple, market place, and official buildings, was called:

The basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome is also known as:

Who differentiated the Renaissance style as plastic while Baroque style as painting?