Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

Which characteristic was emphasized by the indigenous Indian style of painting in the pre mughal paintings?

1. Subtlety and finesse
2. Three-dimensional figures
3. Vivid colors
4. Exclusive focus on flora

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Answer -  Bold use of color
The indigenous Indian style of painting emphasized a vivid color palette among other characteristics.

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.