Which among the following places known for mural paintings?

1. Ajanta Caves

2. Sittanavasal Paintings

3. Bagh Caves

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. All of the above

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Option 4 : All of the above
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The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e All of the above.

  • Mural Paintings:
    • It is an artwork that is painted or applied directly on the walls of caves and palaces.
    • Ajanta Caves, Sittanavasal Paintings, Bagh Caves, Ellora caves are the few prominent examples of Mural Paintings.
    • Ajanta CavesThe themes of most of these paintings revolve around the life and teachings of Lord Buddha.
    • Bagh Caves: The paintings in these caves are influenced by the paintings of Ajanta.
      • These paintings are materialistic.
    • Sittanavasal Paintings: The paintings of Sittannavasal are mostly connected with Jain themes.
      • The themes of these paintings include animals, fish, ducks, a lotus pool with birds, elephants, buffaloes and people collecting lotuses from a pond, etc.

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