Indian Traditional Paintings Quiz

Tanjore paintings originate from which Indian state?

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Odisha

• West Bengal

What is a key feature of Tanjore paintings?

• Use of white pigment on mud walls

• Painted on scrolls with bold outlines

• Gold foil decorations and vibrant colors

• Use of only natural dyes

What is Tanjore painting typically created on?

• Cloth

• Paper

• Wooden planks

• Clay

Warli painting originates from which Indian tribe?

• Gond

• Warli

• Santhal

• Bhil

What are the main shapes used in Warli paintings?

• Squares and circles

• Rectangles and spirals

• Geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and squares

• Ovals and hexagons

What color is traditionally used for Warli paintings?

• Blue

• Red

• White

• Green

The term "Kalamkari" comes from which two words?

• "Kalam" (pen) and "kari" (craft)

• "Kala" (art) and "Mandir" (temple)

• "Kamal" (lotus) and "kari" (maker)

• "Kalash" (pot) and "Kari" (design)

What are the main themes depicted in Kalamkari paintings?

• Daily tribal life

• Hindu mythology, floral and animal patterns

• Political leaders

• Historical battles

What type of dyes are used in Kalamkari paintings?

• Artificial chemical dyes

• Natural dyes

• Acrylic colors

• Metallic paints

Pattachitra paintings are famous in which two Indian states?

• Odisha and West Bengal

• Rajasthan and Gujarat

• Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

• Kerala and Andhra Pradesh