Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Mughal School of Miniature Painting

Question:

"Padshahnama" is one of the most exuberant painting projects undertaken by Jahangir's Court and reflects the extraordinary manuscript that presents the height of Indian miniature paintings achieved. Identify the main characteristics of Mughal Paintings.

(A) Impressive use of multiple perspectives
(B) Mainly Primary colour were used
(C) Enchanting palate of colours
(D) Based on classical Music
(E) Historical and Mystic Subjects

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (D)

(B), (D), (E)

(C), (D), (E)

(A), (C), (E)

Correct Answer:

(A), (C), (E)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- (A), (C), (E)

Padshahnama (The Chronicles of the King) is one of the most exuberant painting projects undertaken by Shah Jahan's court atelier and reflects the extraordinary manuscript that presents the height that Indian miniature painting achieved. The Mughal painting during this time depicted the impressive play of multiple perspectives, enchanting palate of colours and sophisticated compositions to portray royal, historical and mystic subjects.