History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET July 2016 History
Which one of the following statements is not correct in regard to painting?
AThe Mughal emperor Humayun brought master painters Abdu's Samad and Mir Saiyid Ali from Persia in 1555.
BAkbar established a large atelier which undertook the Hamzanama in the 1560s.
CJahangir's period rejected the European influence on painting. ✓ Correct
DIn the 18th century, regional paintings came into existence, depicting especially Krishna Lilas.
Correct answer: (C) Jahangir's period rejected the European influence on painting. — The statement that Jahangir's period rejected European influence is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The statement that Jahangir's period rejected European influence is not correct, so that is the answer.
★European influence is in fact clearly seen in the painting of Jahangir's period.
★Europeans introduced the art of pietra dura and the idea of divinity in Mughal painting.
★They also brought three-dimensional techniques and foreshortening.
★So Jahangir's painting did not reject European influence.
★The other statements about Mughal and regional painting are correct.
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