Fine Arts, Theory (History of Art) Question Paper of B.A / B.Sc. General 1st Semester, Download Previous Years Question Paper for Students.

 B.A. /B.Sc. (General) 1st Semester

1128 FINE ARTS (In all Mediums)

Paper-Theory (History of Art) 

[Time Allowed: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 54]

 Note:- 

Attempt FIVE questions in all, including Question No. 1 which is compulsory for all, and select any ONE question from each Unit Question No. 1 carries 18 marks and all other questions carry 9 marks each. 

1. 

(a) What do you know about the subject matter of paintings from Bhim-Betka? 

(b) Discuss the compositional qualities of Shaddanta Jataka. 

(c) Throw light on the characteristic features of Bust of Priest from Mohenjodaro. 

(d) Write a brief note on Didarganj Yakshi. 

(e) Throw light on the Rampurva Bull Capital 

(f) What do you know about palette of King Narmer?  

(g) Write a brief note on Discobolus. 

(h) What is foreshortening? 

(i) What is Aerial perspective? Discuss.

UNIT-I 

2. Write an essay on Bhim-Betka paintings.

OR 

3. Discuss Dying Princess and Padmapani paintings from Ajanta in detail.

UNIT-II 

4. Throw light on Metal Dancing Girl and Male Torto in red stone.

OR 

5. Discuss salient features of Lion Capital from Sarnath and Rampurva BullCapital.

UNIT-III 

6. Throw light on the stylistic features of palette of King Narmer and seated scribe.

OR 

7. Discuss Wounded Bison and Venus of Willendorf.

UNIT-IV 

8. Throw light on perspective and foreshortening.

OR 

9. Define Colour Theory.