List of practice Questions

The seals of Harappan civilization are found from the following sites: A. Harappa B. Mohenjo-Daro C. Shravasti D. Kaushambi E. Chanhudaro
Pala Dynasty: A. Gopal, founder of the dynasty B. Eighth to twelfth century C. Fifth to Eighth century D. Patron of Jainism E. Last patrons of Buddhism
The Pala art of Nalanda iconographical passed through which three stages: A. Early Mahayan B. Hinyana C. Sahajayana D. Kapalika E. Garbhayan
The Kusana had three capital cities. Identify them: A. Cholas in South India B. Ai-Khanoum in Bactria C. Gupta in North India D. Purushapur (Peshawar) in NW Pakistan E. Mathura in India
Arrange them according to the dynasty: A. Step pyramid at Saqqura B. Pyramids at meidum and Dahshur C. Tomb of Ti at Saqqara D. Great pyramid at Giza E. Narmer Palette, Hierakonpolis
Arrange the Greek building according to the construction: A. The temple of Zeus at Olympia B. The temple of Hera I at Posidonia C. The temple of Aphaia at Aegina D. The temple of Apollo at Delphi E. The Treasury of Siphnians at Delphi
Arrange the historical facts of Christian Art: A. Constantine rulers as Roman emperor B. Catacombs in Rome C. Augustine's City of God D. Justinian rulers as Byzantine emperor E. Turks capture Constantinople
Arrange the artist of cubism with birth date: A. Pablo Picasso B. Juan Gris C. Julio Gonzalez D. Georges Braque E. Jacques Lipchitz
Arrange the paintings of Edouard Manet according to year of creation: A. Boating B. A Bar at the Folies Bergere C. Olympia D. Waitress serving Bocks E. Music at Tuileries
Arrange the paintings of Henri Matisse of Fauvism in chronological order: A. Nude in the Studio B. Icarus C. Luxe, Calme et Volupte D. The Green Stripe E. Luxury I
Arrange them in chronology order according to time period: A. Rastrakuta B. Sunga C. Gupta D. Kushana E. Pala-Sena
Arrange them according to time period: A. Akbar Nama B. Hamza Nama C. Razma Nama D. Tuti Nama E. Babar Nama
Arrange the paintings of Rajasthani Miniature in the chronology order: A. Yuddha Kanda of Ramayana, Mawar B. Raga Dipak, Chunar Ragamala, Bundi C. Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion, Kishangarh D. Dhola and Maru, Jodhpur E. The Hour of Godhuli, Jaipur
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).