Ancient Indian Art and Architecture

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the main differences between Nagara and Dravidian styles of temple architecture.

Describe the main features of the Ajanta cave paintings.

Discuss the role of patronage in the development of ancient Indian art and architecture.

Explain the importance of the Sarnath Stupa in Buddhist art and architecture.

Explain the role of Buddhist monasteries (viharas) in the development of ancient Indian art and architecture.

Explain the significance of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath in the context of Mauryan art.

Explain the significance of the stupa in Buddhist architecture.

Name the ancient Indian city known for its grid pattern layout and advanced drainage system.

The famous bronze statue of Nataraja belongs to which period? (1) Mauryan (2) Gupta (3) Chola (4) Mughal

The famous 'Dancing Girl' bronze figurine was discovered at which site? (1) Harappa (2) Lothal (3) Mohenjo-daro (4) Kalibangan

The term 'Chaitya' refers to which of the following? (1) Monastery (2) Assembly hall (3) Prayer hall (4) Palace

The term 'Vesara' is used to describe which aspect of Indian architecture? (1) A type of pillar (2) A hybrid temple style (3) A kind of painting (4) A Buddhist stupa

Fill in the blank: The _______ caves are famous for their Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments, representing religious harmony.

Fill in the blank: The _______ caves near Mumbai are famous for their large sculptures of Shiva.

Fill in the blank: The _______ style of temple architecture is characterized by tall curvilinear towers called shikharas.

Fill in the blank: The _______ temple at Mahabalipuram is an example of rock-cut architecture from the Pallava period.

True or False: The Bhimbetka caves are famous for prehistoric rock paintings.

True or False: The Khajuraho temples are famous for their erotic sculptures and are examples of Nagara style architecture.

True or False: The Meenakshi Temple at Madurai is an example of Dravidian architecture.

True or False: The Sanchi Stupa was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka.