Which of the following are the characteristics of the Sarnath School of Art?
1. Plain transparent drapery
2. Both shoulders covered
3. Halo around the head has very little ornamentation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
• In ancient India, two important schools of sculptures in northern India are worth noting. The traditional centre, Mathura, remained the main art production site, whereas Sarnath and Kosambi also emerged as important centres of art production.
• Many Buddha images in Sarnath have plain transparent drapery covering both shoulders and the halo around the head has very little ornamentation whereas the Mathura Buddha images continue to depict folds of the drapery in the Buddha images and the halo around the head is profusely decorated.
Consider the following statements about the Deccani Sultanate Architecture: 1. Application of coloured tiles to the surface of buildings was an innovation of the Deccani Sultanate Architecture. 2. Mahmud Gawan constructed a madarasa in Bidar. 3. The Madarasa is complete with lecture halls, library, mosque and accommodation for both students and professors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Thinai concept during the Sangam Age is related to which of the following?
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Therukoothu is a traditional theatre form of which of the following states?
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Consider the following statements about the Hoysala Temple Architecture: 1. The principle sites where temples were constructed were at Belur, Halebid and Pattadakkal. 2. The temples usually followed the Panchayatan style. 3. There was use of soft stone as the building material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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