Question

Q28. Consider the following statements regarding Mural painting in India.
1. Mural paintings can be seen in places like Ajanta, Armamalai Cave, Bagh cave, Kailasanatha temple in Ellora.
2. The painging follow a theme, the most common being Hindu, Buddhist and Jain.
3. The painting were made on palm leaf but in late period they were made on temples.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2 and 3
• C. (c) Only 1 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A (a) Only 1 and 2

The beauty and the exquisiteness of mural paintings can be seen in places like Ajanta, Armamalai Cave, Ravan Chhaya Rock Shelter, Bagh caves, Sittanavasal caves and Kailasanatha temple in Ellora. Most of the mural paintings are either in natural caves or in rock-cut chambers. The paintings follow a theme, the most common being Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Apart from this, such paintings were also made to adorn any mundane premise. An example of such a work can be seen in the ancient theatre room in Jogimara Cave. The Mural paintings are unique because of their sheer size. They cannot be contained on paper and need to be executed on the walls of large structures