Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Deccani Schools of Painting

Question:

What is the geographical origin of the painting 'Composite Horse'?
1. Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Golconda
3. Agra, Uttar Pradesh
4. Varanasi

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

Answer:  The geographical origin of the painting 'Composite Horse' is Golconda

The painting 'Composite Horse' is a curious mix of many artistic devices, which culminate as Composite Horse. The painting includes human figures intertwined in a manner that emerges as an extraordinary form of a galloping horse superimposed on a decorated background. Flying cranes and lions, Chinese clouds and plants with large leaves enhance the surreal element of this painting from Golconda, which is of early seventeenth century. When everything appears to be airy and flying, the eyes unexpectedly encounter two corners in the bottom of the painting, which have rocky formulations that anchor the painting on a solid ground. A certain dislocation of sense of space happens, making this painting a memorable visual experience. All actions happen within limited colour schema, which remains largely in the shades of brown and some blue.