Question

State whether the following are true/false and support your answer in 2-3 sentences.

• Chithra Katha is an antique art form .
• Gangaram Tambat successfully created a fusion of Indian classical dance & European opera.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• State whether the given statement is true or false.
• Describe in short 2-3 sentences why the statement is true or false.

Solution:

1. True. Chithrakatha, also called Pinguli is a famous traditional folk style of painting. It is mentioned in “Manasollas”, a book written by the Chalukya King Someshwara in 12th century C.E. This proves the antiquity of the art.
2. False. Gangaram Tambat is a Marathi artist who worked with Scott. He made the paintings in rock cut caves of Verul & Karle. The description in the statement is about Pandit Uday Shankar.