Question

The Ajanta cave paintings mostly belong to the period of the
A Mughals
B Mauryas
С Chalukyas
D Guptas

Answer 1

Hint: We will first discuss Ajanta paintings so that we can say about the period to which they belong. Paintings have typological variations in caves. It may also be observed that various colours are used in the paintings which represent a multicoloured population.

Complete answer:
We will discuss location. It is located in Northwest India away from the busy streets of Mumbai. Ajanta cave has paintings and sculptures of ancient art buildings which present emotions through gestures and poses. The main colours used were red ochre, yellow, brown ochre, lamp black, white and green colour. All characters are painted bright and multi-coloured but it never repeated. Paintings are classical work of confident artists. Our rich culture is being reflected through paintings. This area from centuries ago is celebrating physical beauty. Western people’s religious worship and aesthetic monastic life are also depicted. Paintings are all over the cave except for the floor Therefore, many areas of the painted walls, ceilings, and pillars are fragmentary. The tales on the walls, which attracted special attention, were attracted due to tales narrated. They are didactic in nature, meant to inform the community about the Buddha's teachings and life. The paintings have three-dimensionality and special effects.

So, the correct answer is Option D.

Note: Paintings convey messages which are of rituals during Gupta period. People watch them with open eyes. The themes of the paintings are the events from the life of the Buddha. Paintings have a precise and elegant picture quality. They do not bear the high volume of the sculptures in the caves. Movements in the figures are very rhythmic.