Unit 3 Lesson 13.4 Painting

What was the importance of painting in the Gupta Empire?

• It was only practiced by the nobles
• It was a minor art form
• It was an important art form
• It was only practiced by the royalty

What were popular subjects in ancient Indian paintings?

• Portraits of nobles
• Landscapes
• Abstract art
• Deities and other religious topics

What are the Ajanta cave murals?

• A set of ancient Indian tombs
• A collection of ancient Indian sculptures
• A series of ancient Indian paintings
• A group of ancient Indian temples

What colors were used in ancient Indian paintings?

• Blue and yellow
• Red, purple, and green
• Pink and orange
• Black and white

What materials were used to make the paints in ancient Indian paintings?

• Oil and water
• Minerals and clay
• Acrylic and ink
• Charcoal and chalk

What themes and values were portrayed in ancient Indian paintings?

• War and violence
• Greed and selfishness
• Dishonesty and betrayal
• Love and understanding

What is depicted in some of the Ajanta murals?

• Scenes from the life of Muhammad
• Scenes from the life of Buddha
• Scenes from the life of Confucius
• Scenes from the life of Jesus

What is depicted in some of the woodland scenes in the Ajanta murals?

• Bridges and roads
• Flowers and trees
• Cars and trucks
• Buildings and houses

What is the skill level of Gupta artists in painting?

• They were highly skilled
• They were unskilled
• They were average
• They were amateurs

What did noble families in the Gupta Empire use to paint?

• A camera and film
• A brush and ink
• A pencil and paper
• A painting board or an easel