2D to 3d designs

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Read the given Passage and answer the following questions:

The Mughal dynasty ruled over large parts of India for almost two centuries. They were huge patrons of art and architecture in India. The second Mughal emperor Humayun got with him two artists from Persia – Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad. During the first two Mughal emperors the floral and faunal study was the topic of Mughal miniature paintings. During the reign of Akbar, he developed a tasvirkhana and got many artists trained. He got translated many local folk and mythological stories into Persian-style paintings. For example, the Mahabharata was translated into Persian and it was known as the Razmnama. The paintings during this period were inclined towards naturalism and realism. The golden period came during the reign of Jahangir. He developed distinctive styles of painting such as allegorical paintings and portraiture. The brushwork during this period became finer and more detailed. According to various chroniclers, Jahangir could identify the artist from the stroke of his brush. During this period the work of Christian missionaries increased, who brought with them paintings developed during the renaissance.

Which Mughal emperor developed distinctive styles of painting such as allegorical paintings and portraiture?

• Babur

• Humayun

• Akbar

• Jahangir

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Read the passage below and select the correct answers. You may select more than one.

The Mughal paintings are known for its diverse range of themes and subjects. The themes during the reign of Babur included portraiture. The reign of Humayun included the depiction of historical portraits, open air paintings, and some royal scenes. The reign of Akbar had the most diverse themes. His atelier consisted of talented Persian and indigenous artists. The paintings during this period included illustrations of manuscripts, flora and fauna, political conquests, secular texts, court scenes, portraits, etc. The Mughal miniauture paintings absorbed Iranian artists and elements during the reign of Jahangir and his Iranian wife. During this period, the Muraqqas, or individual paintings in albums became common. The themes included lavish court scenes, royal portraits, aristocracy, and distinctive flora and fauna.

What were the main themes depicted in Mughal miniature paintings during the reign of Akbar?

• Historical portraits and open-air paintings

• Manuscript illustrations and court scenes

• Political conquests and royal portraits

• Flora and fauna and secular texts

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Read the given Passage and answer the following questions:

As the name suggests, Mughal miniatures were smaller in size, yet minute, intricate and detailed. These miniature paintings were part of a larger group of manuscripts. The art of manuscript writing included calligraphers, painters, gilders, and binders. The paintings were a result of years of amalgamation of various indigenous themes and styles with Persian and later European themes and styles. At its peak, it was a balanced blend of indigenous Indian, Islamic and European arts. There is a use of water-based opaque colors on handmade paper in all the Mughal miniature paintings. The color pallete was bright and brilliant. The colours were obtained from natural sources such as vermillion from cinnabar, ultramarine from lapis lazuli, yellow from orpiment, white from shells, and black from charcoal. Pure gold and silver powder were used for the paintings. Agate was used for burnishing the work, setting the colors, and giving them the desired radiance.

What were the different roles involved in the art of manuscript writing during the Mughal era?

• Architects, composers, potters, and illuminators.

• Illustrators, metalworkers, tailors, and papyrus makers.

• Sculptors, engravers, weavers, and scribes.

• Calligraphers, painters, gilders, and binders

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Read the given Passage and answer the following questions:

As the name suggests, Mughal miniatures were smaller in size, yet minute, intricate and detailed. These miniature paintings were part of a larger group of manuscripts. The art of manuscript writing included calligraphers, painters, gilders, and binders. The paintings were a result of years of amalgamation of various indigenous themes and styles with Persian and later European themes and styles. At its peak, it was a balanced blend of indigenous Indian, Islamic and European arts. There is a use of water-based opaque colors on handmade paper in all the Mughal miniature paintings. The color pallete was bright and brilliant. The colours were obtained from natural sources such as vermillion from cinnabar, ultramarine from lapis lazuli, yellow from orpiment, white from shells, and black from charcoal. Pure gold and silver powder were used for the paintings. Agate was used for burnishing the work, setting the colors, and giving them the desired radiance.

What materials were commonly used in creating Mughal miniature paintings?

• Oil-based colors on machine-made paper.

• Acrylic paints on canvas.

• Water-based opaque colors on handmade paper.

• Gouache paints on wooden panels.

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Floral designs are commonly seen in Mughal art and architecture. If a floral design incorporates 10 lotus flowers, 15 roses, 8 buds, and 20 plants, how many total floral elements are there in the design?

• 30

• 45

• 53

Answer explanation

Total floral elements = 10 + 15 + 8 + 20

Total floral elements = 53

Therefore, there are 53 total floral elements in the design, considering the lotus flowers, roses, buds, and plants.

Criterion A: Evaluating

• analyse disciplinary knowledge • evaluate interdisciplinary perspectives (within a source, work or text.)

Read the given Passage and answer the following questions

1. Jali patterns Jaali means net. Jaalis are carved on red stone or white marbles. Jaalis are extensively used in Mughal Architecture for windows, edges of the platforms and terraces 2. Geometrical patterns Another design pattern used in mughal architecture is repeated geometric pattern. Even Jaalis have geometric patterns 3. Arabesque Arabesque are the patterns made by interlacing lines and curves. Arabesque is another major design used in mughal architecture. These looks quite complicated designs 4. Calligraphy Designs Calligraphy is another defining charecteristic of Mughal architecture. The Qutub Minar has the calligraphy designs running around the Minar. These are in the form of bands. This has the text from Quran 5. Floral Designs Floral designs are major patterns in almost all the art and architecture. Mughal Arts and Architecture is not an exclusion. The floral designs are includes mainly lotus, rose, buds and plants.

Geometrical patterns are commonly used in Mughal architecture. If a geometric pattern consists of a regular hexagon with a side length of 6 meters, what is the perimeter of the hexagon?

• 18 m

• 24 meter square

• 36 m

• 36 meter square

Answer explanation

Side length of the hexagon = 6 meters

To find the perimeter, use the formula:

Perimeter = Side length × Number of sides

Substituting the given values:

Perimeter = 6 meters × 6

Perimeter = 36 meters

Criterion B & C: Synthesizing & Reflecting

In order to address real-world and contextual issues and ideas, students will be able to: • create a product that communicates a purposeful interdisciplinary understanding • justify how their product communicates interdisciplinary understanding.

C: • discuss the development of their own interdisciplinary learning • discuss how new interdisciplinary understanding enables action.

Your task was to create a city scape using Mughal art miniature using three point perspective.

write down the following specifications of your product.

1. Name the medium/material used for painting .(canson sheet, newspaper, canvas)

2. Measurements of all sides

3. Colours used for your products

4. sizes of brushes used

Criterion B & C: Synthesizing & Reflecting

In order to address real-world and contextual issues and ideas, students will be able to: • create a product that communicates a purposeful interdisciplinary understanding • justify how their product communicates interdisciplinary understanding.

C: • discuss the development of their own interdisciplinary learning • discuss how new interdisciplinary understanding enables action.

Your task was to create a city scape using Mughal art miniature using three point perspective.

Explain briefly how mathematics, visual arts and Design supported in creating final product using following prompts:

1. conduct relevant research and apply

2. apply mathematical concept of shapes and symmetry

3. colouring and painting skills applied

4. Purpose of the city scape

Criterion B & C: Synthesizing & Reflecting

In order to address real-world and contextual issues and ideas, students will be able to: • create a product that communicates a purposeful interdisciplinary understanding • justify how their product communicates interdisciplinary understanding.

C: • discuss the development of their own interdisciplinary learning • discuss how new interdisciplinary understanding enables action.

Your task was to create a city scape using Mughal art miniature using three point perspective.

Justify the significance of using Mughal miniature painting and three-point perspective together as a means of artistic expression in the cityscape.

Criterion B & C: Synthesizing & Reflecting

In order to address real-world and contextual issues and ideas, students will be able to: • create a product that communicates a purposeful interdisciplinary understanding • justify how their product communicates interdisciplinary understanding.

C: • discuss the development of their own interdisciplinary learning • discuss how new interdisciplinary understanding enables action.

Your task was to create a city scape using Mughal art miniature using three point perspective.

How does the incorporation of Mughal miniature painting techniques in the cityscape reflect the cultural and historical influence of the Mughal dynasty?