SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cheriyal scroll painting is a modified version of the ____ art
A
Kalamkari
B
Mandana
C
Nakashi
D
Rajput
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a popular and modified version of Nakashi art, considered highly rich in the local motifs. This art form is unique to the state of Telangana and made mostly in Hyderabad currently.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dhanalokota Vaikuntam started learning work from his father Venkataramiah and elder brother Chandraiah at the age of 12. He studied intermediate and at present he is living at Hyderabad. He got married with vanaja at the age of 20. After the marriage with Vaikuntam, vanaja also started doing Cherial painting.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cheriyal paintings were arguably brought to India by the Mughals in the 16th century. However many claim its roots to go back to the 5th century in India itself. We can find a lot of influence of Kalamkari and Deccani scroll paintings in Cheriyal paintings.

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