Mughal painting grew alongside the pre-Mughal and parallel indigenous schools of painting in India. Which of the following did the indigenous Indian style emphasise?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Flat perspective and strong use of lines
Option (1) Subtlety and finesse in the figures — Incorrect. This is what the Mughal style offered, not the indigenous style.
Option (2) Accurate depiction of flora and fauna — Incorrect. Accurate flora and fauna were among the favourite themes of the Mughal artists, along with court scenes and portraits.
Option (3) Flat perspective and strong use of lines — Correct. The indigenous Indian style emphasised flat perspective, strong use of lines, a vivid colour palette and bold modelling of figures.
Option (4) Almost three-dimensional figures and optical reality — Incorrect. The Mughal style portrayed almost three-dimensional figures and created optical reality.
NCERT (2026-27): “Influences on Mughal Painting …The pre–Mughal and parallel indigenous schools of paintings in India had their strong distinct style, aesthetics and purpose. The indigenous Indian style emphasised on flat perspective, strong use of lines, vivid colour palette, and bold modelling of figures and architecture. The Mughal style offered subtlety and finesse, portrayed almost three-dimensional figures and created optical reality. The royal court scenes, portraits, depiction of accurate flora and fauna were some of the favourite themes of the Mughal artists. …” |