Practicing Success
Apart from canonical texts, what other subjects were painted for the Jain community? |
Religious symbols Landscape scenes Tirthipatas, Mandalas, and secular, non-canonical stories Portraits of rulers |
Tirthipatas, Mandalas, and secular, non-canonical stories |
Answer: Tirthipatas, Mandalas, and secular, non-canonical stories The Jain paintings were lavishly painted with profuse use of gold and lapis lazuli, indicating the wealth and social status of their patrons. Over and above these canonical texts, Tirthipatas, Mandalas and secular, non-canonical stories were also painted for the Jain community. |