CBSE Class 12 Graphics Boards 2024 Sample Paper

SECTION-A 

1. The highly decorated Haashia or borders in Mughal miniature paintings are adorned with:
i. Geometrical shapes
ii. Floral / Animal patterns
iii. Abstract patterns
iv. Plain/flat borders
Answer : ii

2. Assertion (A) Kishangarh sub-school highlights the beauty of Indian woman having side locks and transparent odhni:
Reason (R) „Bani Thani‟ was the fashion icon and beloved of the ruler who gave patronage to Kishangarh school of miniature painting.
i. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
iii. A is true but R is false
iv. A is false and R is True
Answer : i

3. The garment or dhoti of lord Krishna in Rajasthani as well as Mughal Miniature Paintings were majorly painted in tones of yellow is known as:
i. Shewtamber
ii. Pitamber
iii. Neelamber
iv. Digamber
Answer : ii

4. Bharat meets Rama in Chitrakuta reflects:
i. Brotherhood
ii. Human Values
iii. Promises are to be kept
iv. All the above
Answer : iv

5. For ornamentation along with pearl like jewelry, the „wings of fireflies have been used in the miniature painting from:
i. Rajasthan School
ii. Pahari School
iii. Mughal School
iv. Deccan School
Answer : ii

6. Artists sometimes painted an aura around people with divinity as seen in the painted figure of
i. Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia
ii. Saint Kabir
iii. Amir Khusro
iv. Raidas
Answer : i

7. Assertion (A) During the 18th century, Deccan Miniature paintings glorified the empowerment of their Female Ruler.
Reason (R) The brave, generous and gallant Chand Bibi is shown playing polo with other females.
i. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ii. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
iii. A is true but R is false
iv. A is false and Ri s True
Answer : i

8. The creator of monumental sculptures, D.P. Roychowdhury made a powerful artwork showing Team Work and Power of Unity through:
i. Santhal family
ii. Triumph of Labour
iii. Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan
iv. Cried unheard
Answer : ii

SECTION-B

9. „Satisfaction leads to happiness, without being dependent on money.
Natural surroundings and trees have healing power and brings happiness in life‟
• Looking at the artwork „Man, Woman and Tree‟, describe your reflection based on the above statement.
• Mention the name of the Printmaker, and its medium / technique.
                                         (OR)
„The artwork „Meghdoot‟ from Bengal School represents poetic and metaphorical representation of love by depicting flowing wind, curly clouds as the messenger of love that personify use of lyricism in art‟
• On the basis of above statement Identify the Artist and its medium / technique
• Elaborate on the subject matter of the painting and express your views while appreciating this artwork.
Answer : Name Of The Printmaker, Medium And Technique – 1 Mark
Explanation Of Artwork, Description Given Of The Statement – 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
Printmaker – K. Laxma Goud, Etching, Monochromatic Tones, Peaceful Surroundings, Stylized Trees, Man And Woman Figure Sitting Below The Trees, Stylized Clothing Of Female With Different Design Patterns, Bare Minimum Jewellery, Calm Environment And Tranquility.
                                     (Or)
Name Of The Artist, Medium And Technique – 1 Mark
Explanation Of Subject Matter And Individual Viewpoint– 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
(Artist – Ramgopal Vijayvargiya, Medium –Wash And Tempera, Visual Depiction Of Poetic Lyricism, Theme Of Love, Flying Birds, Flowing Winds, Curly Clouds, Aesthetical Depiction Of Figures And Human Forms, Flowing Hair, Wavy Lines, Symbolic Depiction, Jewellery Emotion Of Bliss And Love.)

10. Identify the subject matter highlighting Radha‟s „Change of Attitude‟ towards Krishna during indoor and outdoor in the artwork „Krishna on Swing‟
• Explain the reason and its subject matter from your point of view.
• Mention the name of its Artist, Medium and Technique and Sub- School.
                                                  (OR)
“The artwork „Krishna with Gopies‟ represents eternal love, devotion and self-sacrifice for the love of Supreme God”
• To support the above point, justify why do you like Radha and other Gopies devotion towards Krishna.
• Mention the name of the Artist, Medium and Technique and Sub- School.
Answer : Subject Matter And Explanation – 1 Mark
Name Of Artist, Medium/Technique– 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
(Artist – Nuruddin, Medium - Watercolour On Paper, Sub
School - Bikaner, Krishna And Radha In Mode Of Conversation, Krishna Sitting On Swing, Radha Sitting Separately On Other Side, Two Separate Narrations In One Painting, In Foreground Krishna And Radha Sitting On Carpet, Talks Moderated By A Messenger Sakhi Or Gopi, Getting Upset, Persuading, Use Of Jewellery, Stylized Trees, Use Of Architecture.)
                                         (Or)
Name Of Artist, Sub School, Medium/Technique – 1 Mark 
Justification Of Devotion With Reference To The Artwork – 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
(Artist – Manaku, Medium - Watercolour On Paper, Sub
School - Basohli, Krishna With Gopies, Outdoor, High Horizan Line, Stylized Trees, Depicts Devotion And Love, Side Profile Faces, Selfless Love, Respect, Pitamber, Mormukut, Krishna Standing With Gopies, Pearl Necklaces, Divinity, Selflessness)

11. Using elements of art as your parameter
• Explain the painting „Mother and Child‟.
• Write the name of the Artist, time period, medium and technique.
                         (OR)
On the basis of aesthetic parameters
• Explain the painting „Mother Teresa‟.
• Write the name of its Artist, period, medium and technique.
Answer : Explanation Of The Artwork On The Basis Of Artistic Elements -1 Mark
Name Of Artist, Period, Medium & Technique – 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
(Artist- Jamini Roy, Modern Trends, Tempera On Paper, Folk Art,
Bold Lines, Big Eyes, Simple Motifs Of Leaf, Curvy Lines, Flat Colours, Motherly Love, Child In Woman’s Lap, Complementing Each Other. Earthy Colours, Indian Red, Ochre Yellow, Green, Indian Themes, Ornaments With Simple Lines.)
                                   (Or)
Explanation Of The Artwork And Aesthetic Parameters -1 Mark
Name Of Artist, Period, Medium & Technique – 1 Mark
Key Points That Can Be Used In The Answer
(Artist – M.F. Hussain, Oil Painting, Abstract, Selflessness, Care, Protection, Compassion And Care, Different Phases Of Life, Ill
Health, Consoling Hand, White Saree With Blue Border, Figure Lying On The Lap Of Mother, Description On Basis Of Elements Of Art: The Visual Components Of Colour, Point, Line, Shape, Space, Texture tc.)

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