History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2014 History
Which one of the following statements is correct about medieval painting?
AThe early phase of the medieval tradition, which mingles with Ajanta survivals at Ellora, is characterised by sharp lines, pointed angles, absence of colour modelling and an inclination towards variegated decoration ✓ Correct
BThis medieval element is not found in the wall-paintings of South Indian temples at Thanjavur and Tirumalai
CNon-mural paintings did not survive on palm-leaves from the Pala period in Eastern India and Nepal
DAll the above are correct
Correct answer: (A) The early phase of the medieval tradition, which mingles with Ajanta survivals at Ellora, is characterised by sharp lines, pointed angles, absence of colour modelling and an inclination towards variegated decoration — The first statement is correct about medieval painting, so the answer is the first option.
Explanation
★The first statement is correct about medieval painting, so the answer is the first option.
★The early medieval style mingled with the surviving Ajanta tradition at Ellora.
★It is marked by sharp lines and pointed angles.
★It shows an absence of soft colour modelling.
★It also leans towards rich and varied decoration.
★The other statements, by contrast, do not correctly describe medieval painting.
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