Subject PAINTING- CODE-049

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

CLASS XII (2022-23)
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)

S.No. SECTION-A Marks

Q1. Select the right answer from the given options:
Where did the miniature style originate in Rajasthan and kept its originality 1
(A) till the last?

i. Mewar
ii. Kishangarh
iii. Jaipur
iv. Bundi

The miniature paintings with the subject matter of BARAMASA are based on- 1
(B)
i. Twelve states
ii. Twelve Rulers
iii. Twelve Months
iv. Twelve kinds of food

Pahari paintings was mainly influenced by (mutation of which styles /school) 1

(C)
i. Mughal & Rajasthani
ii. Worldly style --- Deccan & Rajasthani
iii. Inspired by luxury- Rajasthani & Persian
iv. Bengal style – Persian & Mughal

(D) In which script is the text on the top of the Painting ‘Falcon on Bird Rest’ 1
written?

i. Devanagari.
ii. Hindi.
iii. Urdu
iv. Persian
(E) In the compositional arrangement of ‘Marriage procession of Darashikoh’ 1
how are the elegant women placed?

i. Sitting on Elephants
ii. Sitting on Horses
iii. Sitting on Palki
iv. Sitting on camel

(F) In which style the side locks are an important part of women’s beauty? 1

i. Mewar style
ii. Kangra style
iii. Kishangarh style
iv. Jaipur Style

(G) The painting ‘Kabir and Raidas’ has which kind of colour scheme? 1

i. Black and White

ii. Monochrome
iii. Flashy
iv. Mixed

(H) Before miniature painting, the manuscript paintings were done on? 1

i. Palm leaves
ii. Walls
iii. Canvas
iv. Earthen Utensils

SECTION-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 100 words
Q2. The extreme devotion of the disciple towards his mentor/teacher/Guru is very 2
sacred and goes beyond the boundaries of greed and monetary gains.

-Identify and describe the painting from Deccan school showing this feature in
an artistic and simple composition.
(OR)
The prosperous and culturally refined Deccan School was successful in
representing women as great sportspersons.

-Identify and describe the painting based on women empowerment and

importance of sports.
Q3.* The two famous artists and brothers Manku and Nainsukh contributed 2
immensely to maneuvering the folk to refine style in Pahari School.

Write in your own words how they were successful in depicting the supreme
God Krishna as a friend and common person who takes care of all his friends and
family with reference to any one of the below mentioned paintings.
‘Krishna with Gopies’
(OR)
‘Nand Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen going to Vrindavan.’

Q4.* Unity is strength. 2

Unconquerable men are wrestling with nature rendering the importance of
human labour in Nation Building.

Describe this artifact based on its composition and technique.

(OR)

Throw light on the graphic print included in your course which represents
the pain and agony of a female who is left alone, surrounded with poverty.
Describe this print based on its aesthetic parameters.

Q5.* Identify and appreciate the emotions which are dominant in the artworks 2
made by the artist mentioned below with special reference to the application
of colours and technique.
Raja Ravi Verma
(OR)
Abanindranath Tagore.

Q6.* The undeniable love of mother towards the child and the compassion & care 2
felt by the child is successfully shown in the following paintings.

Justify this statement by describing any one painting given below on the basis
of its compositional arrangement.

‘Mother and Child’

(OR)

‘Mother Teresa’

SECTION-C
Q7. Attempt any two questions from the given options
(Long answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected in around 200 words
(A) Rajasthani School of Miniature Paintings have successfully showcased the 6
friendship and respect towards animals by Men and Women

From your course of study identify and explain any one painting having this as
its subject matter and support your answer with reference to:
o Name of the painting and its artist
o Sub -School & Medium & Technique
o Subject Matter
o Compositional Arrangement

(B) We see that the artists of miniature school of Mughal and Provincial period 6
were skilled in making paintings, which depicted too many figures in one
painting, complemented by the main figure, given due importance and stands
out amidst the crowd around it.

o Identify any one relevant painting from Mughal or Provincial period from
your course of study comprising the above characteristics.
o Justify the above statement by describing the painting in your own
words.

(C) Write an essay on the revivalism of Indian art during mid-20th century. 6
Your answer should include-
o Evolution of Bengal School of Art and its role in promoting the Spirit of
Nationalism
o The role of Indian Artist towards freedom movement.
o Symbolic meaning of our National Flag