Madhubani Art

Which tool was not listed as one used to create Madhubani art?

• Hands

• Twigs

• Paint brushes

• Matchsticks

You can easily identify Madhubani art by its

• colorful geometric designs.

• eyes, that are big and sideways.

• the colors of the dyes that make the paint.

• depiction of Queen Sita.

Which motif was not listed in the article?

• parrot

• elephant

• tiger

• bamboo

Madhubani art is learned from

• tribal leaders.

• art teachers.

• mothers.

• grandfathers.

What is changing about Madhubani art?

• Men can see be doing the style

• Its done on clothing

• Its created by mothers and daughters.

• It can be found on paper-mache products.

Madhubani art is over _________ years old.

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

• 2500

What country has a museum with over 850 Madhubani artworks on display?

• India

• Japan

• Mathilia

• United States

Why did the artist think she would not get married?

• She was really dark

• She was the 6th child, no money for a dowry

• She was a girl

• She was not very attractive

What kept her from creating her art?

• Her children kept her busy

• Her husband didn't want her to create art

• She was afraid of losing her job

• Women artists weren't respected

What caused her to finally start creating her art?

• She was noticed by a local museum

• Her husband encouraged her to create

• She went back to school

• She was desperate to feed her family