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Consider the following statements regarding Pala art: 1. The Pala painting is characterized by sinuous lines and subdued tones of color. 2. The paintings are in the form of a large number of manuscripts on palm-leaf relating to the Jainism themes. Which among the following above given statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding Pala art: 1. The Pala painting is characterized by sinuous lines and subdued tones of color. 2. The paintings are in the form of a large number of manuscripts on palm-leaf relating to the Jainism themes. Which among the following above given statements is/are incorrect? Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is 2 only.

Key Points

  • Features of Pala Art:
    • The Palas of Bengal were the pioneers of miniature painting in India.
    • The Pala painting is characterized by sinuous lines and subdued tones of color. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
    • The paintings are in the form of a large number of manuscripts on palm-leaf relating to the Buddhist themes. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
    • It is a naturalistic style that resembles the ideal forms of contemporary bronze and stone sculpture and reflects some feeling of the classical art of Ajanta.
    • The best example is the manuscript of the Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita.
    • The Buddhist monasteries of Nalanda, Odantapuri, Vikramsila & Somarupa were great centers of Buddhist learning and art.
    • The Pala art came to a sudden end after the destruction of the Buddhist monasteries at the hands of Muslim invaders in the first half of the 13th century.
    • Some of the monks and artists escaped and fled to Nepal, which helped in reinforcing the existing art traditions there.

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