Question

Miniature paintings in India were primarily created to:

• A. Decorate palace walls with large religious scenes.
• B. Illustrate manuscripts, often depicting poetic verses and stories from epics and religious texts.
• C. Serve as public murals in temples and caves.
• D. Showcase modern abstract art styles.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Illustrate manuscripts, often depicting poetic verses and stories from epics and religious texts.

Miniature Paintings Unlike murals, miniature paintings are small in size and meant to be viewed up close, often held in the hand to admire their intricate details. These paintings are distinct from murals and were mostly created as illustrations in manuscripts. They serve as visual representations of poetic verses from epics and various religious, literary, bardic, or musical texts. Manuscript illustrations were carefully designed in thematic series, with each series consisting of several individual paintings.