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UGC NET December 2014 History
Which one of the following statements is not correct concerning Mughal painting?
AAkbar created a new vibrant school by establishing a large atelier that undertook the illustration of the Hamzanama in the 1560s
BFor the illustration of a number of manuscripts throughout Akbar's reign, painters were recruited from various parts of India
CThe emphasis on realism in portraiture seems to have emanated from Akbar himself almost from the beginning
DFeatures of Renaissance painting did not influence Mughal art at all under Akbar ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Features of Renaissance painting did not influence Mughal art at all under Akbar — The claim that Renaissance painting did not influence Mughal art at all under Akbar is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that Renaissance painting did not influence Mughal art at all under Akbar is not correct, so that is the answer.
★In fact features of Renaissance painting did begin to enter Mughal art.
★So saying that it had no influence at all is wrong.
★This influence grew stronger and reached its height in the reign of Jahangir.
★Akbar did set up a large atelier that illustrated the Hamzanama.
★He recruited painters from many parts of India and stressed realism in portraits.
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