History and Appreciation of Art Quiz

Where was the Dancing Girl sculpture found?

• Mohenjo-daro

• Ajanta

• Sanchi

• Harappa

What is the height of the Dancing Girl sculpture?

• 6 inches

• 4 inches

• 8 inches

• 10 inches

What is the material of the Rampurva Bull Capital?

• Marble

• Polished sandstone

• Bronze

• Clay

Where do we find the Ajanta caves?

• Agra

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Aurangabad

In which phase was Lord Buddha shown in symbolic way?

• Vakataka Phase

• Hinayana Phase

• Mahayana Phase

• Gupta Phase

What is the type of colours used in the Black Princess painting?

• Bright neon colors

• Metallic colors

• Earth colors

• Pastel colors

What is the time period of the Black Princess painting?

• 10th - 14th century AD

• 15th - 18th century AD

• 5th - 9th century AD

• 2nd - 6th century AD

What were the characteristics of the Gupta period paintings?

• Realistic and detailed

• Abstract and geometric

• Lyrical and subtle

• Surreal and dreamlike

Why do we call Gupta period as the golden or the classical period of Indian history?

• Due to the abundance of gold artifacts

• Because of the peaceful reign of the Guptas

• For the development in art, science, and literature

• Because of the vast empire they ruled

What was the contribution of the Kushans?

• Invented the printing press

• Introduced Fresco painting

• Helped in the progress of art and architecture

• Discovered new trade routes