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WorksheetsMadhubani Art
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
What does she hope to do with her art?
Raise awareness about women's issues & oppression
Become world famous
Relieve her stresses through creativity
Teach a new generation how to paint
Madhubani art is similar to Warli art in these ways...
Traditionally done by women
Traditionally done of the walls of houses
Created in mostly white paint on red background
Created with simple shapes; triangles, squares, circles
