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Who opened the first advertising agency in the USA and in what year?
Volney B. Palmer, 1841
The famous work ‘Dhameyeswari’ created by whom? and which medium?
Gagendranath Tagore, Lithograph
Who was Amrita Sher-Gil’s teacher at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts?”
Lucien Simon
What is the classification of art by Hegel?
symbolic, classical, and romantic.
What were philosophers before Plato called?
pre-Socratic philosophers or sophists
In which year was Lalit Kala Akademi established in Delhi?
1954
Who created the artwork “One and Three Chairs,” and in which year was it created?
Joseph Kosuth, 1965
The Bowery in Two Inadequate Descriptive Systems created by?
Martha Rosler
Semiotics of the kitchen done BY ?
mARTHA Rosler
, I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art is done by? And which medium?
John Baldessari , Lithography
What is Painting is done by?
John Baldessari
“Everything is purged from this painting but art, no ideas have entered this work,” said by whom?
John Baldessari
Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii
done by?
Nam June paik
Who is the father of video art?
Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik was in which movement?
Fluxus
Bagh caves are located in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
“How many caves are there in the Bagh Caves complex?”
9
The Bagh caves is associated with which dynasty?
Gupta
The ISHTAR GATE from Babylon , Iraq is restored and displayed in which city?
Berlin
Any flat color printed as a solid and not made of cmyk is called
spot color
City known for trade and export during Indus valley civilization
Lothal
Which state in India is known for the traditional art form of Mata ni Pachedi?
Gujurat
What are the primary regions in India where Mata ni Pachedi art is practiced?”
Vaghri and Rabari tribes
The Lost Pundit was done By? And by which medium?
Jyothi BHatt, Etching and Aquatint
Collagraph Indian Printmaker?
Jayant Parikh
What artistic style is M.C. Escher known for?
sURREALISM
Which mathematical concept did M.C. Escher often incorporate into his artworks?
Geometry
What term is used to describe the impossible constructions depicted in Escher’s artworks
impossible geometry
Which of the following is a recurring theme in Escher’s works?
Tessellations
M.C. Escher’s art often explores the concept of
Optical illusions
When were the Ajanta Caves discovered?
1819
How many caves are there in the Ajanta Caves complex?
30
What dynasty is credited with the construction of the Ajanta Caves?
Gupta
Which river flows near the Ajanta Caves?
Waghur
he paintings in the Ajanta Caves predominantly depict scenes from which religion?
Buddhism
Which color model is commonly used for electronic displays such as computer monitors and television screens?
RGB
In the RGB color model, what does each letter represent?
red, green, blue
What is the primary purpose of using the CMYK color model?
Printing
Which color model is commonly used in the printing industry?
CMYK
How many colors can be represented in the RGB color gamut?
Millions
Which of the following font classifications includes Bodoni and Didot?
Serif
Which characteristic defines modern serif fonts like Bodoni and Didot?
High contrast between thick and thin fonts
Which font classification is known for its clean and modern appearance, often used in editorial design and fashion magazines?
Transitional
What is the primary purpose of using serif fonts in typography?
Enhancing readability
Which of the following artists did not receive formal education in art?
Sudhir Patwardhan, b) Gieve Patel, and c) Madhavi Parekh
Who among the following artists pursued a career in medicine before becoming a full-time artist?
Gieve Patel
Which artist from the options is known for her figurative paintings depicting urban life in India?
Sudhir Patwardhan
painters are also known for their installation art?
Vivan Sundaram , Ved Nayar
Which Indian artist is known for integrating found objects into their installation art?
Subodh Gupta
Who among the following is recognized for their multimedia installation art?
Sudarshan Shetty
Which artist is famous for their large-scale installations that explore themes of globalization and urbanization?
Raqs media Collective
Which female artist is known for her installations that address issues of gender and identity?
Nalini Malani
Who among the following is known for their interactive installations that often involve light and sound?
Shilpa Gupta
In which state are the Ajanta Caves located?
Maharashtra
The Sun Temple of Konark is located in which state?
Odhisa
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is found in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Where are the Bhimbetka rock shelters located?
Madhya Pradesh
In which state is the Sanchi Stupa located?
Madhya Pradesh
The Meenakshi Temple is a famous temple located in which state?
Tamil Nadu
Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in which state?
Karnataka
The Victoria Memorial is a notable monument in which city?
Kolkata
The Gol Gumbaz, known for its massive dome, is located in which state?
kARNATAKA
Where is the ancient Nalanda University located?
Bihar
The Ranakpur Temple, known for its exquisite architecture, is in which state?
Rajasthan
In which state is the Gangaikonda Cholapuram or grand chola siva temple located?
Tamil Nadu, Thanjvaur
The Gateway of India is a famous monument in which city?
Mumbai
Where is the Amer Fort located?
Rajasthan
Which city is known for the Charminar monument?
Hyderabad
Charminar Fort was built by? and which state?
Quli Qutub Shah, Hyderabad
Chowmahalla Palace is from?
Hyderabad
Qutub Shah Monument is located?
Hyderabad
Gangaikonda Cholapuram belongs to which dynasty?
Chola
Who commisoned Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Rajendra Chola I
Who discovered Ajanta caves
John Smith
Which river is located near the Ajanta Caves?
Waghora
What material primarily constitutes the paintings in Cave 1 at Ajanta?
Tempera on Plaster
Who was the patron of Cave 1 at Ajanta?
Harisena
What type of architectural structure is Cave 1 at Ajanta primarily classified as?
Monastery
Which famous painting is located in Cave 1 at Ajanta?
Bodhisattva padmapani and Vajrapani
Which notable Buddha statue is found in Cave 1 at Ajanta?
Buddha in Dharmachakra Pravartana Mudra
What is the primary feature of Cave 1 at Ajanta?
Vihara
at is the primary feature of Cave 2 at Ajanta?
Vihara
Which notable painting can be found in Cave 2 at Ajanta?
The Miracle of Sarswati
Which is the largest vihara for Ajanta caves?
cave no 4
Radha Viraha is a painting by?
Nandalal Bose
Radha Viraha painting is done in which medium ?
Tempera
Radha Viraha is now stored in which museum?
NGMA Delhi
Who is the sculptor of the masterpiece “Pieta”?
Michelangelo
When was the “Pieta” sculpture created?
15th C
Where is the “Pieta” sculpture located?
St. Peter’s Basilica
What material was used by the sculptor to create the “Pieta”?
Marble
Which of the following artists is known for his work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michealngelo
Leonardo Da Vinci was a famous
Painter, Sculptor, Architect
Rembrandt was borin in?
Leiden, Netherlands, He is a dutch artist
which is example of triad color scheme
blue,yellow-red,green
Which of the following color combinations forms an analogous color scheme?
red-orange-yellow
Which color scheme is created by combining colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?
complementary
Which of the following color combinations forms a split-complementary color scheme?
red,orange, blue-green
Which color scheme uses varying shades, tints, and tones of a single color?
Monochromatic
What is the term for a color scheme that uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel?
triadic
Which philosopher argued that art is a means to communicate moral truths and religious sentiments?
Leo Tosltoy
Who is considered the father of modern aesthetics and introduced the term “aesthetics”?
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten
Which philosopher is known for his work “The Stones of Venice” and his critique of the industrial revolution’s impact on art and architecture?
John Ruskin
Which philosopher developed a comprehensive philosophical framework that includes the dialectical method and is known for his work “Phenomenology of Spirit”?
Hegel
Who wrote the treatise “What Is Art?” in which he explores the purpose and nature of art?
Leo Tolstoy
Which philosopher asserted that beauty is the perfection of sensory cognition?
Baumgarten
Who emphasized the moral and educational function of art in his writings?
John Ruskin
The carvings and inscriptions in Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are in which ancient script?
Brahmi script, Pali Language
Which state are the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves located in?
Odhisa
Which ancient ruler is credited with commissioning the Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves?
Kharavela
Which cave in Udayagiri is known for its sculpture of the Jain Tirthankara Parshvanatha with a multi-hooded serpent?
Rani Gumpha
How many caves in Udaigiri?
18
How many caves in Kandagiri?
15
Whats the name of cave no 1 in Udaigiri Cave? and during which reign?
Rani Gumpha, King Kharvela
Colossal relief sculpture of Vishnu as Varaha with Bhu Devi during gupta period, which cave?
Udaigiri Cave, Madhyapradesh, Cav no 5
Who is considered the first Tirthankara in Jainism?
Rishabhanatha
Which Tirthankara is believed to have attained omniscience (kevala jnana) while meditating under a fig tree?
Mahavira
The 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism, who is often depicted with a wheel (chakra) symbol, is known as:
Parshva
Which Tirthankara is associated with overcoming attachment to worldly possessions, particularly a throne, before renouncing his kingdom to become an ascetic?
Parshvanatha
The 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, who is believed to have lived around 1000 BCE, is known as:
Mahavira
In Jain iconography, Rishabhanatha is often depicted in which posture?
Kayotsarga (Standing Posture)
THe Minature painting school prodcued famous painting ‘Bani Thani’ was patronized by
Raja Sawant Singh
Which Rajput ruler is credited with the development of the Marwar school of miniature painting?
Rao Jodha
The Kishangarh school of miniature painting is known for its association with which famous poetess?
Bani Thani
Who was the famous painter associated with the Kangra school known for his depiction of the Gita Govinda?
Nainsukh
The Kangra school of miniature painting flourished under the patronage of which princely state?
Kangra
Which Rajput ruler is associated with the Bundi school of miniature painting?
Rao Chanda
Who was the renowned Mughal painter who created the famous “Tutinama” series of paintings
Daswant
Name one of the following ideals which supported emergence of Expressionism?
Romanticism
Who said that Art is significant form?
Clive Bell
In which Museum the bust image if Kushan emperor Kanshika is housed?
Archealogical Museum, Mathura
The Bharhut Gallery, known for its early Buddhist sculptures, is a feature of which museum?
Indian Museum, Kolkata
Which museum has an extensive collection of Pahari and Mughal miniature paintings?
National Museum, Delhi
The “Fasting Buddha” from Gandhara is exhibited in which museum?
Lahore Museum, Pakistan
Which museum houses the famous Mauryan period “Lion Capital”?
Indian Museum, Kolkata
The “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro is part of which museum’s collection?
National Museum, Delhi
The Lahore Museum has a notable collection of which type of jewelry?
Mughal
The Bharhut Gallery in the Indian Museum is famous for:
Early Buddhist railings and sculptures
The Indian Museum in Kolkata has a prominent collection of which type of painting?
Kalighat
The National Museum in Delhi houses the famous sculpture of Buddha in which pose?
Bhumisparsha Mudra
The National Museum in Delhi houses a famous bronze sculpture of which deity from the Chola period?
Shiva Nataraja
First Newspaper published in India?
Bengal Gazette
In which year the ‘copyright act’ came into force?
1957
Promotion is persuasive communication to sell all, except
competition
Hometown of Probhir Gupta?
CAlcutta
What is the medium of paitinf entited “ The rIVER” PAINTED BY Probhir gupta
Iron oxide and Acrlyic
Room full of mirrors, emami exbhition by
Probhir Gupta
Pran Nath Mago is from?
Punjab
One of Pran nath Mago’s painting?
Jallianwala Bagh Symbol of Urge for Freedom
Raza Library known for Indian Miniature paintings collection
Rampur ,Uttar Pradesh
Who painted “ Splash Front Page” in ink on newspaper
M F Hussain
Lothal and Kalibangan both are
Harappan site
Evidece of earliest rock-cut architecture was found at
Loma rishi caves
Bunk’s 47 collages were made by ?
Eduardo Paolozzi
DP Roy Chaudhury used to teach at
Government college of art, Madras
In Offset printing or Offset lithography images are reproduced
exactly the same
In the ‘bull fight’ series Picasso used
Offset Lithography
The Material “Asphaltum” is also known as
Bitumen
(A) Rodin is a symbolist as well as Impressionist (R) As Rodin combines two dominant directions of late 19th C Art in his work
Both are correct
(A) Monuments erected during the reign of Feroz Sah Tughlaq are strong gigantic but simple (r) Because during his time there was scarcity of artisans and less funding was avaiable due to wrong policies of his predecessor
Both are correct
An open rectangular courtyard in masjid
sihn
Pillared cloister
liwan
Back wall of the pray hall
mihrab
Right of the mihrab, for imam to conduct prayers
mimbar
sqaure building of the tomb is called
hujra
the dome of the tomb is called
gumbad
center of the hujah stands
zarih
Who was the founder of Tughlaq Dynasty?
Ghiyas ud-Din Tughluq
Ghiyas ud din tughluq tomb is made?
red sandstone
first Sultan of Delhi of the Mamluk dynasty or slave dynasty
Qutub ud din aibak
Important monuments during Mamluk Dynasty
qutub minar delhi ,
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Delhi
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, Ajmer ,RAJASTHAN
Sultan Ghari, delhi
Jami Masjid, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh
Tomb of Iltutmish, delhi
(A) In India print making movement took place during the end of 20th Century
(r) iT was an impact since many notable print makers from USA worked in India during that time
Both Are correct
(A) Illustration of Hamzanama, in 12 volumes shows a dramatic treatment of events, broad handling, bright expressive colors
(r) Akbar was a man of literary and fine aesthetic taste who admred to depict the adventures of MIR Hamza, an uncle of the prophet
Both are true
Kalinga
Orrisa
THe Capital of Odhisha
Bhubahneshwar, abode of shiva
The temple city or orrisa or bhubanesvar is called
ekamra shetra
THe Rivers of Kalinga desa
Mahanadi and Godavar
Odhisa’s great temples
Lingaraj in bhubhaneshwar, Jagnath temple at Puri, Sun temple at Konark
What temple style did odhisha followed?
Nagara
Rekha Deula is typically deiDcated to
Vishnu, Siva, and surya
Rekha Deula temple example
Jagannath temple at Puri, Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneshwar
Pidha Deula example
Konark Sun temple
Khakhara deul deicated to ?
feminine deities such as shakti
Khakhara deul temples
Varahi Deula or bARAHI DEula at Chaurasi , Baitāḷa deuḷa or Vaitāḷa deuḷa at Bhubaneshwar
Early example of Kalinga
Parasramesvara temple , Lingaraj,, Vaital Deula, MUKUTESVARA, Rajarani, Brahmeswara, Jagnath temple, Sun temple
Early Cofounder of Group 1890
J Swaminath, Gujurat
The moon refered to Shiva is known as ?
Soma
What is SHiva Holding?
Trishul,
Vehicle of Shiva?
Nandi
Kamandalu
water pot, Vishnu
the Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to?
Shiva
DPI
Unit of Resolution
Notre Dame is ?
A Cathedral, at Paris
GAtes of hell is by?
Auguste Rodin
Gates of hell medium and Location
Bronze, Musée D’Orsay, Parisn
Gates of Hell by Rodin was infleunced by the work of
Lorenzo Ghilberti
Ornate pillar in Diwan-i-khas at Fatehpur Sikri bears influence of which Indian provincial style
Gujurat
Famous Prakham Yaksha housed in Mathura Museu belongs to which period?
mAURYA
Prakham Yaksha is housed in ?
Mathura Museum
According to the latest discovery where is found the earilest use of oil in painting
Grottoes of Bamiyan
At Mahabhalipuram which ratha has apsidal plan
Nakula Sahadeva ratha
Constructivist sculptors
Naum Gabo, kAZImir Malevich, Alexander Rodchenko
Standard Bronze consits of
90 % copper, 07% tin and 03% zinc
Ancient Etruscan art relates to
Ancient Rome
Ceramics is a
Fired Clay Body
Yakshi chandra is from
Bharut
Which advertising agency is owned by Reliance?
Mudra Communication pvt ltd
Which one of these is not a form of outdoor advertising ?
Sangler
Artists whose works expressed the tragedy of the prevailing situation generally belonged toBengal or Punjab
Zainul Abedin, B C Sanyal, Chittaprasad, Amar Nath Sehgal
man behind the latest Indian Rupee symbol
D Udaya Kumar
Pull stragety for
consumer
Company” logo is
corporate identity
Which newspaper has intiated the ‘teach india’ campaign
Times of India
Which substance is applied for cleaning aluminium during melting
Ammonium chloride
Life period of Chitta prasad , lino cut print maker
1913-1978
Ball room dance of gn tagore
NGMA, Delhi
Chunar Ragamala belongs to which school
Bundi
Hunting the wild boar is painted in the late 18th c in
Bundi
The famous painting of Rembrandt
Night watch
Karbhala is painted by ? which medium ?
M F HUSAIN , Oil
(A) Impressionism was movement against camera (r) because it was easily available medium in abundance for expression of emotion and moreover was durable too
A is correct, r is partially correct
Alyque Padamsee built the brands
Liril girl in the waterfall, Cherry blossom shoe polish, Lalitaji for surf
Raja Ravi Varma Litho workshop
Mumbai
Ghari Village workshop
Delhi
Bharath Bhavan Workshop
Bhopal
Chola Mandal
Chennai
Sculptures of Michealngelo in order
Madonna o stairs, Pieta, david, Rondanini Pieta
Orissan temple groung chronologoy
Garbhagriha, Jagmohan, Natmandapa, Bhogmandapa
Chronolgy of groups formed
Young Turks, PAG, Delhi Shilpi chakra, Group - 1890
nEO PLAsticism, purism, Rayonism, supermatism
Rayonism, Supertmatism, purism, neo plasticism
Machine used in print making
Block Printing machine, Etching press, Litho Press, Routing Machine
Printing insevtion order
woodblock, movable type, Lithography, Laser printing
P.V Janikram is a student of
K G subramaniyam
Typical Metal reliefs of P.V.Janakiram are made by
Respousse process
Repoussé (French: [ʁəpuse]) or repoussage ([ʁəpusaʒ]) is ?
metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.
Steps of 3d animation
Modelling, texture, rigging and render
what is rendering in 3d animation
Rigging is the process of creating a digital skeleton that allows animators to control the movement and deformation of characters, creatures, and other 3D objects
Indian sculptors correct sequence
Ramkinkar, Pradosh Dasgupta, Sankho chowdhury, Ajith Charaborty
Group 1890 members
J. Swaminathan, Jyoti Bhatt,Jeram Patel, Gulammohammed Sheikh, Ambadas, Himmat Shah, Raghav Kaneria, Balkrishna Patel , M. Reddeppa Naidu,S. G. Nikam ,, Rajesh Mehra, Eric Bowen
Georges Rault is from whih movement
Fauvism
Theory of Intution
Croce
Theory of Communication
Leo Tolstoy
Theory of Imagination
Collingwood
A k COOMARASWAMY BOOKS
The dance of shiva, Hinduism and buddhism, the essential, Introduction to indian art
Herbert Read Books
Education through art, the meaning of art, Art and society, the philosphy of modern art, a concise history of modern painting
Delhi shilpi chakra
Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal, Pran Nath Mago, Dhanraj Bhagat, KS Kulkarni and Kanwal Krishna.
Calcutta Group
Pradosh Dasgupta, his wife Kamala, painters Gopal Ghosh, Paritosh Sen ,Nirode Majumdar, and Subho Tagore.
Society of contemporary art, SCA
Shyamal Dutta Ray, Somnath Hore, Bijan Choudhury, Sunil Das and Arun Bose
Bombay Progressive
F N Souza, SH Raza, MF Husain, KH Ara, HA Gade and painter-sculptor SK Bakre.
Prince of Wales Museum is located at
Mumbai
cHandella sculptures
Khajuraho
Early Kahjuraho temple
Ekattarso Mahadeva Temple, also known as Chausath Yogini Temple
Lakshmanan temple was built by?
Yashovarman, chandella dynasty, Khajuraho
Lakshmana temple is dedicated to who?
Vaikuntha Vishnu or Vaikuntha Chaturmurti or Vishnu Chaturmurti
Which is the largest Khajuraho temple?
Khandariya Mahadeva temple
What does Khandariya Mahadeva temple means?
“the Great God of the Cave”
Khandariya Mahadeva temple is dedicated to?
Shiva
Khandariya Mahadeva temple is built by?
Vidyadhara
The Vishvanatha Temple is dedicated to ?
Shiva, Khajuraho
Vishvanatha temple is built by
Danga
Chavand Ragmala is an important painted manuscript from
Mewar
Books of Heinrich ZimmeR
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization and Philosophies of India.
Pylon attached to mosque is found in
Atala Mosque, Uttar Pradesh, India
