Haldi Grinder (Amrita Sher-Gil) and Ganesha (P. V. Janakiram) are modern Indian works. Consider the following statements:
(A) The style of Haldi Grinder reminds us of the Basohli paintings from north India.
(B) In Haldi Grinder, Sher-Gil creates depth in the landscape.
(C) Ganesha is conceived in terms of linear silhouettes instead of emphasis on three-dimensionality.
(D) Janakiram is influenced by the ancient temple sculpture of north India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (C) only
A. The style of Haldi Grinder reminds us of the Basohli paintings from north India. — Correct. Its bright colour patches and flat shapes recall the Basohli paintings.
B. In Haldi Grinder, Sher-Gil creates depth in the landscape. — Incorrect. Sher-Gil is not interested in creating any depth; she prefers a semi-abstract pattern.
C. Ganesha is conceived in terms of linear silhouettes instead of emphasis on three-dimensionality. — Correct. The sculpture is built of linear silhouettes, despite its volume.
D. Janakiram is influenced by the ancient temple sculpture of north India. — Incorrect. He is influenced by the ancient temple sculpture of South India.
NCERT (2026-27): “Haldi Grinder Amrita Sher-Gil painted Haldi Grinder in 1940. … Such a style of painting reminds us of, as for instance, the Basohli paintings from north India. The women and trees are painted as flat shapes. Sher-Gil is not interested in creating any depth in the landscape and prefers a semi-abstract pattern as a modern artist.” “Ganesha This is a sculpture in oxidised copper made by P. V. Janakiram in 1970, and is in the collection of NGMA, Delhi. … Janakiram is influenced by the ancient temple sculpture of South India. … The sculpture is conceived in terms of linear silhouettes instead of emphasis on three-dimensionality, despite its volume.…” |