Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

What were some favourite themes of Mughal artists?

Options:

Exclusive focus on political scenes

Religious symbolism and spiritual themes

Royal court scenes, portraits, and accurate depictions of flora and fauna

Abstract art without recognizable subjects

Correct Answer:

Royal court scenes, portraits, and accurate depictions of flora and fauna

Explanation:

Answer- Royal court scenes, portraits, and accurate depiction of flora and fauna

The pre–Mughal and parallel indigenous schools of paintings in India had their strong distinct style, aesthetics and purpose. The indigenous Indian style emphasised on flat perspective, strong use of lines, vivid colour palette, and bold modelling of figures and architecture. The Mughal style offered subtlety and finesse, portrayed almost three-dimensional figures and created optical reality. The royal court scenes, portraits, depiction of accurate flora and fauna were some of the favourite themes of the Mughal artists. Thus, the Mughal painting ushered in a new style and sophistication to the Indian arts of that time.