FINE ART

PAINTING (049), GRAPHICS (050), SCULPTURE (51),

APPLIED ART/COMMERCIAL ART (052)

TEST PAPER

CLASS XII

One Theory Paper – 2 hrs Total Marks – 30

General Instructions

 Section-A

Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 1 mark)

 Section-B

Attempt all Questions (Each Question will carry 2 Marks)

 Section-C

Attempt any two Questions (Each Question will carry 6 Marks)

SECTION A

1. The highly realistic painting of Mughal School named ‘Falcon on Bird Rest’ with
Devanagari Script was made under the patronage of the King:

i. Aurangzeb

ii. Jahangir

iii. Akbar

iv. Babur

2. Assertion (A): The Famous Miniature Painting ‘Nand Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen
going to Vrindavan’ belongs to the Kangra Sub School:

Reason (R): This painting is painted by artist Dana in folk painting style.

i. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

ii. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

iii. A is true but R is false.

iv. A is false and R is true.

3. A widow has been shown in traditional white clothes without facial features and identity,
who is the artist and what medium has been used to create this graphic print.

i. Anupum Sud, medium- lithography

iii. K, laxma goud, etching and aquatint

iv. P V Janakiram, Wire and Tin, Oxidised Copper

4. For ornamentation along with pearl like jewellery, the „wings of fireflies have been used in
the miniature painting from:

i. Rajasthan School

ii. Pahari School

iii. Mughal School

iv. Deccan School

5. Assertion (A): The Mughal School of Miniature Painting used decorative borders to
enhance the beauty of the paintings.

Reason (R): Artists of Mughal courts used floral motifs and gold to make their painting look
royal and full of grandeur.

i. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

ii. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

iii. A is true but R is false

iv. A is false and R is True

6. On the basis of ‘Poster Making’ elements play a very important role? Identify them
through the Miniature painting ‘Falcon on Bird Rest’

i. Perspective and idea

ii. Colours and typography

iii. Idea and slogan

iv. All the above

7. The influence of Persian Art can be seen in the tones of colours that has been applied to
portray Royalty by Mughal miniature artists. It is denoted by:

i. Prussian Blue and Gold Colour

ii. Black and White Colour

iii. Brown and Copper Colour

iv. White and Orange Colour

8. The use of painting faces in side profile became the hallmark of:
i. Tribal Paintings

ii. Company Paintings

iii. Bengal School of Painting

iv. Miniature Paintings

SECTION B

9. ‘Service before Self’ and Compassion and healing for all the varied class of the deprived
society is painted by artist M.F. Hussain. It showcases females in motherly form, filled with
love and care making this painting from ‘Modern Trends’ a profound source of value
education.

 Identify the Painting and its Medium and Technique.

 Elaborate through its compositional arrangement.

OR

Express the feelings and emotions you derive after observing the graphic print ‘Children’
where the printmaker has shown suffering and helplessness through monochromatic use of
colours in representing human anatomy and figures.

 Identify the Printmaker and technique of this print.

 Elaborate on its subject matter

10. ‘Two saints, both are lost in deep thought have been shown in a Mughal miniature
painting. As a student of art what qualities of both the saints you appreciate and wants
imbibe in your life?

OR

Similar painting of Deccani School depicts a sufi with a famous musician, they had a very
special bond which the artist tried to paint in this art work.

● Describe this painting mentioning the title and the technique.

● How their special bond descried in this miniature.

11. ‘Raghukul Reeti Sada Chali Aaye, Praan Jai Par Vachan Na Jaai’

 Which miniature painting from Rajasthan School showcasing strong bond of brotherhood
between Rama and Bharat, re-lives this saying and how has the artist helped us in elevating
our state of life by imbibing these virtues and family values?

 Give an example through an episode from the present-day scenario which will help our
future generation in character building.

OR
During the early 19th century, India was a male dominant society. Dana showed Women
Empowerment, their versatile personality and showcased them overcoming traditional
norms.

 Throw light on the valour shown in the subject matter of Dana‟s painting from your
syllabus.

 How can this Rajasthani painting still help in broadening the mindset of our society?

12. Our Karma is Our Dharma‟-

 How does our National Flag inculcate these values in us.

 Write its symbolic meaning in your own words.

OR

Explain our Indian National Flag

 On the basis of its colours interpret and express about its meaning how it empowers and
motivates you to serve our Country.

13. Instead of mythological themes in his artwork, a disciple of Abanindranath Tagore

 Who was this sensitive artist and which sculpture from your course of study reflects this
through realistic modeling of muscle movement and human form and laborers.

 Describe how the strength of unity brings victory as shown in this sculpture.

OR

Considered to be one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art, he fused European
techniques with pure Indian sensibility. He was the first to print his artworks to make them
affordable and easily available, bringing fine art close to the masses.

 Identify the name of the artist and the Painting, method, and technique of painting from
your syllabus.

 Describe how this realistic painting (adapted from Ramayana) cautions us from the
consequences of ego.

SECTION C

(Attempt any TWO questions)

14. “The Bengal School gave Indian art an identity and acceptance which was lost due to
foreign invasions and the British rule. Mass support for artists work united common people
towards our freedom movement.”

How did the origin and development of Bengal School create a benchmark in the formation
of Indian Art. What gave it a distinctive and unique identity?
Choose and describe any one painting from the Bengal School (from your syllabus) which
depicts a real-life situation consisting of sadness, pain & agony.

Support your answer through the points mentioned below:

 Origin and Development of Bengal School

15. This timeless embodiment of compassion who embraced the poor and the destitute as
her own has been captured on the canvas in semi abstract forms.

● Who was this compassionate lady? Name the creator of this work, its medium and
technique.

● What emotions does this painting evoke in you as an artist despite of not having facial
features?

● How successful has the artist been in use of modern trends in art.

16. “The Mughal miniature painting style flourished under the rulers of Mughal times,
specially under the rule of Shahjahan when the patronage and love for art and architecture
was at its peak, sometimes the painting showed grandeur and celebration with royalty and
luxury specially depicting Royal Wedding”

 Identify the name of the artist and the painting along with its medium.

 On the basis of above statement elaborate on the compositional arrangement and

 How can you justify the side of the groom getting importance in the society and their
women too are shown on a higher level sitting on elephants.