Mughal School of Miniature Painting: Early Period
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What was the characteristic feature of Bihzad's portraits?

  • Realistic representation of hairstyles
  • Elaborate depiction of facial features
  • Lengthening of the double chin (correct)
  • Emphasis on the subject's attire

    • Where did Humayun take refuge after being dethroned by Sher Khan?

  • The court of Akbar
  • The court of Sher Shah
  • The court of Babur
  • The court of Shah Tahmasp (correct)

    • What was the significant impact of Humayun's exile in the Safavid court?

  • The development of a new style of architecture
  • The decline of the Mughal Empire
  • The rise of a new dynasty in India
  • The introduction of miniature paintings in India (correct)

    • Which artist was known for his expertise in representing hairstyles?

    <p>Shah Muzaffar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the painting mentioned in the text, which is housed in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin?

    <p>Tutinama: The Girl and the Parrot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the Afghan who dethroned Humayun?

    <p>Sher Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cultural background that Babur blended with his aesthetic sensibilities?

    <p>Persian and Central Asian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the autobiography written by Babur that reflects his love for the Indian land and ecology?

    <p>Baburnama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the books and albums produced in the royal ateliers during Babur's reign?

    <p>They were both calligraphed and painted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Babur's memoirs, which artist is mentioned as one of his favorites?

    <p>Bihzad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Babur's reputation regarding his patronage of the arts?

    <p>A keen patron of art, manuscripts, architecture, and gardening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the artworks produced under the supervision of the Mughal emperor?

    <p>Subliminal qualities and exalted beautification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the imperial portraits with glorious titles?

    <p>To present the personality of the emperor himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Babur establish through his writing, which was followed by his successors in India?

    <p>A tradition of keeping memoirs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the Mughal painting during this time?

    <p>The impressive play of multiple perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the painting project that reflects the extraordinary manuscript of Indian miniature painting?

    <p>Padshahnama (The Chronicles of the King)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the colours used in the Mughal paintings?

    <p>Vibrant and jewel-like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of the painting 'Dara Shikoh with Sages in a Garden'?

    <p>The importance of spirituality and philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Hari lifting the mountain Govardhan?

    <p>To protect the villagers and their livestock from torrential rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title received by Ustad Mansur from Jahangir?

    <p>Nadir ul Asr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Persian emperor Shah Abbas desire to have a falcon painted?

    <p>To preserve its memory after it was mauled by a cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the origin of the zebra presented to Jahangir by Mir Ja'far?

    <p>Ethiopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the painting 'Falcon Perched on a Bird Rest' housed?

    <p>The Cleveland Museum of Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Jahangir's official biography?

    <p>Jahangirnama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Jahangir's fascination with European art on his collection?

    <p>It resulted in the fusion of European art sensibilities with the Indo-Iranian style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the hallmark of the Mughal Art School during Jahangir's reign?

    <p>Creative assimilation of indigenous, Persian, and European styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the spatial depth of the composition in Jahangir's art?

    <p>It was a hallmark of Jahangir's art, reflecting high benchmarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the painting 'Jahangir in Darbar'?

    <p>It was a collaborative work by Abul Hasan and Manohar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the royal atelier of Jahangir in promoting European art?

    <p>It produced celebrated religious Christian themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'stunning white pillars' in the painting 'Jahangir in Darbar'?

    <p>They were a focal point in the composition, drawing the viewer's attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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