Test: The Living Art Traditions of India- 1 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

Minor arts have existed since pre-historic times and have been an integral part of the artistic communities in early history, making them significant in Indian society.

Pottery, terracotta, and bronze as examples of minor art, but does not mention oil paintings.

The revival of the handicraft industry gave modern artists a new perspective on traditional art forms, making option a the correct answer.

Mithila painting is a folk art tradition of Bihar, making option c the correct answer.

The central figure in Warli paintings is the mother goddess Palaghat, making option b the correct answer.

Warli paintings are traditionally painted with rice flour on earth-coloured walls using a bamboo stick as a brush, making option c the correct answer.

Gond paintings depict animals, humans, and flora, and often portray Krishna with his cows surrounded by gopis with pots on their heads, making option a the correct answer.

The Gond community in Madhya Pradesh worships nature and portrays animals, humans, and flora in their paintings, making option d the correct answer.

Pastoral communities in Rajasthan consider safeguarding their livestock as their primary concern, which reflects in their myths, legends, and worship patterns, making option a the correct answer.

Art has a significant place in Indian society, and various art forms have been prevalent in the country since prehistoric times. These art forms are valued and celebrated by people across different regions of India.

Minor arts are art forms that have existed since prehistoric times, including folk art, tribal art, utility art, ritual art, and craft.

Pottery is an example of minor art from the Indus period, along with other art forms like terracotta, bronze, ivory, etc.

Mithila painting is characterized by bright colors and is a folk art tradition that derives its name from Mithila, the ancient Videha and birthplace of Sita.

Mithila paintings are largely painted in three areas of the house, the central or outer courtyards, eastern part of the house, and the southern part of the house.

Women paint Mithila paintings with bamboo twigs and fill the entire space decoratively with elements from nature like birds, flowers, animals, fish, snakes, the Sun and the moon, which often have symbolic intent, signifying love, passion, fertility, eternity, well-being and prosperity.