Consider following statements about Medieval Architecture 1 The architectures of these times also us...........

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Consider following statements about Medieval Architecture:

1. The architectures of these times also used the Arabesque technique for inlay of precious colored stones and gems into the walls for decoration.

2. Pietra-dura was the use of geometrical vegetal ornamentation and was characterized by a continuous stem which split regularly, producing a series of counterpoised, leafy, secondary stems.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Medieval architecture :

Some of the features of Indo-Islamic architecture are given as follows:
The use of arch and domes gained prominence during this period. It was known as ‘Arcuate’ style of architecture and replaced the traditional Trabeate style of architecture.
The Islamic rulers introduced the use of minars around the mosques and the mausoleums.
Mortar was used as a cementing agent in their constructions.
The Indo-Islamic architecture avoided the use of human and animal fi gures.
Arabesque method was also used for decoration. Arabesque meant the use of geometrical vegetal ornamentation and was characterised by a continuous stem which split regularly, producing a series of counterpoised, leafy, secondary stems. The secondary stems, in turn, split again or returned to merge with the main stem creating a decorative pattern.
The architectures of these times also used the pietra-dura technique for inlay of precious coloured stones and gems into the walls for decoration