Std. 10 Ch. 4 History of Indian Arts Practice paper of History and Political Science

  Ch. 4 History of Indian Arts Practice paper of History and Political Science

Std 10

Marks 20

Q.1      (A)    Choose the correct alternative and write the correct statement.                    (Marks 3 )

                1.    The _______ school of Art laid the foundation of Indian iconography.

                        a.    Gandhar                                    b.    Kushana

                        c.    Bhoomija                                    d.    Mathura

                2.    The _______ at Bijapur in Karnataka holds the burial of Mohammed Adil Shah.

                        a.    Taj Mahal                                b.    Qutub Minar

                        c.    Gol Gumbaz                            d    Fatehpur Sikri

                3.    The rock paintings in the caves at _______ , a World Heritage site, are famous.

                        a.    Kudal                                     b.    Bhimbetka

                        c.    Wai                                        d.    Ajanta

            (B)    Identify and write the Wrong pair in the following sets.              ( Marks 2)

               1.                         Column 'A'                                                Column 'B'

                a.    Rise of Mathura school of art                                    Kushana kings

                b.    Iconographic rules were formulated                            Mughal Empire

                c.    Art of making bronze images was developed            Chola kings

                d.    The tradtion of carving out stone sclptures                Mauryan Period                                                        of larger sizes began

            2.

                                          Column 'A'                                        Column 'B'

                            a.    Nagara Style                                    North India

                            b.    Dravida Style                                   South India

                            c.    Bhoomija Style                                Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra

                            d.    Vesara Style                                      East India

Q 2    (A)    Do as instruted (Any Two )                                                    ( Marks 4 )

            1.    Complete the concept map

            2.    Complete the concept map

            3,    Complete the table 

                (B)    Write short notes on (any One)                                        ( Marks 2)

                1.        Western style of painting .

                2.        Development of Indian iconography

Q.3    Explain the statements with reasons (any one)                                            (Marks 2)

            1.    It is necessary to preserve the tradition like Chitrakathi, which is on the verge of exinction.

            2.    Different styles of classical performing arts came into being in India

Q.4    Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.            (Marks 4)

           The visual and performing arts are primarily looked upon as the means of entertainment for people. The artist performs primarily with this purpose. However, there is a scope to combine an artistic creation with utility value to make it economically viable. Thus an artistic creation with a utilitarian purpose is called applied art. (1) Industry and Advertisement; Interior Design and production of ornamental object; Art Design of stage Backdrops  (Nepathya); Art Direction for Films and Televison; Creating attractive Layouts of books, magazins; Callligraphy; Production of greeting cards, invitation cards, customised stationary, gift objects; etc. are the fields of applied arts. (2) The field of architecture, photography are also part of applied arts. Nowadays, still and animated graphics created with the help of computers are used for various purpose. This is also applied art. Ornaments, artistics creations of metals, earthen pots with colourful designs, objects made from cane and bamboo, beautiful glass objects, attractive textiles and clothing, etc. all can be listed under applied arts. Every field mentioned above requires a detailed planning and meticulous management at every stage of production. It is essential to employ, trained and skilled individuals at every stage. Some of the production processes of artistic objects have a history of certain traditions. The development of each productive process has its own history. Hence the syllabi of training courses of art design include the history of various industrialand cultural traditions.

        Questions :

         1.    What do you mean by applied art ?

         2.    What does the syllabi of training courses of art design include ?

         3.    Which are various professional  opportunities available in the field of Applied Art ?

Q. 3     Answer in detail. (any one)                                                        ( Marks 3 )

            1.    Explain the classical styles of Sculptural Art.

            2.    Explain the characteristics of the Islamic architecture in India by giving example.