Deccani paintings are known for their visual features. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Deccani foliage against an amazingly deep blue sky – The Throne of Prosperity
Option (1) Gold jewellery worn by both women and men – visuals from Bijapur — Incorrect. The gold jewellery on women and men is drawn from the visuals from Golconda, not Bijapur.
Option (2) Deccani foliage against an amazingly deep blue sky – The Throne of Prosperity — Correct. The throne in The Throne of Prosperity is surmounted by a Deccani foliage against a deep blue sky.
Option (3) Stylised plants recalling Gujarati manuscript margins – Yogini — Incorrect. The stylised plants beside the throne, recalling Gujarati margin decoration, belong to The Throne of Prosperity. Yogini shows flora around the figure in a landscape.
Option (4) Long scarves swirling in a rhythmic circle – The Throne of Prosperity — Incorrect. The long scarves swirl around the body of the Yogini, not in The Throne of Prosperity.
NCERT (2026-27): “The Throne of Prosperity …The basic structures recall the wood carved doorways and facades of Gujarati homes or perhaps remind us of the temples of the Deccan. The colouring of this page is in Islamic Persian tradition, especially, the arabesques on the top of the throne. We see it is surmounted by a Deccani foliage against amazingly deep blue sky. The stylised plants on either side of the throne have visual reference to margin decoration in Gujarati manuscript of say early sixteenth century.…” “Golconda School of Painting …The visuals from Golconda draw one’s attention to the gold jewellery worn by both women and men.” “Yogini …The Yogini is adorned with jewellery and her hair bun elongates her visual presence. The long scarves swirl in rhythmic circle around her body, which has exquisite flora surrounding it in exquisite landscape.” |