Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Pala miature paintings:

1. The painting was written on a pothi made of palm leaves pressed between wooden covers.
2. The paintings accompanied Vedic manuscripts.
3. Influence of Ajanta paintings and Brahmanical tradition can also be seen in the paintings.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Pala school of art consisted of paintings of single figures made on palm leaves or vellum paper. This was assorted in a pothi format between wooden covers. The paintings accompanied Buddhist manuscripts and were influenced by Ajanta paintings and other cultural symbols like Nataraj statue, etc.