Identify the correct combinations which inspired Bengal School paintings.

(A) Mughal and Pahari miniature paintings
(B) Abstract, Glass painting and Collage
(C) Pottery, Terracotta and Architecture
(D) Ajanta and Ellora cave paintings
(E) Indian Folk art and Mythological theme

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D) and (E)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (D) and (E)

(A) Mughal and Pahari miniature paintings
(B) Abstract, Glass painting and Collage
(C) Pottery, Terracotta and Architecture
(D) Ajanta and Ellora cave paintings
(E) Indian Folk art and Mythological theme

Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore turned to visual art quite late in life. While writing poems, he would often make patterns out of doodles and developed a unique, calligraphic style out of crossed out words. Some of these were turned into human faces and landscapes, which floated captivatingly in his poems. His palette was limited with black, yellow ochre, reds and browns. However, Rabindranath created a small visual world that was a complete departure from the more elegant and delicate style of the Bengal School, which often drew inspiration from Mughal and Pahari miniatures along with Ajanta frescoes. 

Indian Folk art and Mythological theme also inspired Bengal School paintings.