Question
Download Solution PDFWhich among the following places known for mural paintings?
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Sittanavasal Paintings
3. Bagh Caves
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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 Caves: The 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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