With reference to about Ajanta paintings which of the following statements is are correct 1 The wall...........

Culture of India Paintings and sculpture

With reference to about Ajanta paintings, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The walls of the caves have both murals and fresco paintings.

2. They use tempera style.

3. Animals and birds are also shown with emotions.

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2 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

Ajanta caves are quite popular for their exquisite mural paintings. These caves were completed under the Mauryans, Shungas and Guptas. The walls of the caves have both murals and fresco paintings (painted on wet plaster). They use tempera style, i.e. use of pigments. The paintings portray human values and social fabric along with styles, costumes and ornaments of that period. The emotions are expressed through hand gestures. Hence, statement 1 and 2 are correct
The unique feature of the paintings is that each female figure has a unique hairstyle. Even animals and birds are shown with emotions. Hence statement 3 is correct.
The common themes of these paintings range from Jataka stories to life of Buddha to elaborate decorative patterns of flora and fauna. Some important paintings at Ajanta are: zz Paintings of various Bodhisattvas in tribhanga poseVajrapani (protector and guide, a symbol of Buddha’s power), Manjusri (manifestation of Buddha’s wisdom) and Padmapani (Avalokitesvara) (symbol of Buddha’s compassion). zz The Dying Princess