CBSE Class 12 Applied Arts Sample Paper 2023

SECTION-A Marks

Q1. Select the right answer from the given options:

(A) The famous painting of 'Kabir and Raidas' was painted by:
i. Mir Sayyad
ii. Ustad Faquirullah Khan
iii. Sahibdin
iv. Nuruddin

Answer : (ii) 

(B) In ‘Chaughan Players’ how many women are seen in this game involving a ball,sticks, horses and players?
i. 4 Players
ii. 5 Players
iii. 6 Players
iv. 8 Players

Answer : (iii) 

(C) Why were crowded illustrations made in Mughal miniature style?
i. To show power
ii. To depict a narrative or story
iii. To attract the wealth
iv. To impress the wealthy people

Answer : (ii) 

(D) The emotion of pain, hunger experienced by the future generation is visible in which graphic print made by Somnath Hore.
i. Of Walls
ii. Man woman and tree
iii. Children
iv. Devi

Answer : (iii) 

(E) Identify the famous sub school of Deccan miniature style which was very prosperous and had many wealthy patrons:
i. Golconda
ii. Ahmedabad
iii. Guler
iv. Bundi

Answer : (i) 

(F) The artist of the painting ‘Krishna on swing’ from Rajasthani school is:
i. Dana
ii. Manaku
iii. Nuruddin
iv. Haji Madni

Answer : (iii) 

(G) The famous sculpture of ‘Santhal Family’ was made by which sculptor?
i. Amar Nath Sehgal
ii. Ramkinkar Vaij
iii. Somnath Hore
iv. Jyoti Bhatt

Answer : (ii) 

(H) The colours applied while making the Mughal miniature paintings were:
i. Acrylic colours
ii. Enamel colours
iii. Fabric colours
iv. Natural colours

Answer : (iv) 

SECTION-B
(Short answer type questions)
Answer for this question is expected around 100 words

Q2. ‘Krishna with Gopies’ painting represents divine and true love towards God and the devotees.
Appreciate the painting describing its subject matter.

Answer : (PITAMBER, KRISHNA FIGURE, COSTUMES, FOLDED HANDS, SMILING FACES, ETERNAL AND DEVINE LOVE, JEWELLERY, FEMALE FORMS, DEVOTION.)

(OR)
‘Nand, Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen going to Vrindavan’ shows the love of God towards his devotees as a common man and friend.
Appreciate the painting describing its compositional arrangement.

Answer : ‘Nand, Yashoda and Krishna with Kinsmen going to Vrindavan’

Q3. ‘Nature provides equal rights to animals and human beings, but sometimes humans tend to forget the co-existence. Empathy is the key element to complete this bond of love.’
On the basis of the above statement identify the qualities of the painting and the artist ‘Journey’s End’.

Answer : JOURNEY’S END, ABANINDRANATH TAGORE, DARK BACKGROUND, WASH TECHNIQUE, TEMPERA, EMPATHY, INSENSITIVE BEHAVIOR WITH ANIMALS, PAIN, SUFFERING, AGONY, WELL COMPOSED, CAMEL FORM, HEAVY BURDEN, EXCESSIVE WORK TAKEN, SMALL SIZE, DULL COLOURS, AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE PAINTING ETC.)

(OR)

Who is the artist of ‘Shiv and Sati’? identify the emotion portrayed in this artwork and describe as to why do you like this Painting?

Answer : (NANDLAL BOSE, BENGAL SCHOOL, TEMPERA, PAIN, SORROW, LIGHT COLOURS, HALO, MALE AND FEMALE FIGURE, TRANSPARENCY IN CLOTH, BASED ON MYTHOLOGY, JEWELLERY.)

Q4. ‘Chand Bibi Playing Polo’ depicts the love of the artist towards sports, playfulness and nature.
Give your views by describing the painting in detail.

Answer : (WOMEN PLAYING POLO WHICH WAS THE GAME MAJORLY PLAYED BY MALES AT THAT TIME, DECORATED HORSES, DECCAN SCHOOL, DEPICTION OF NATURE, OUTDOOR SCENE, LIFE OF WOMEN, PRINCESS, FEMALE FIGURES, USE OF TREES AND POND, REPRESENTATION OF FEMALE REFEREE, IMPORTANT ROLE OF FEMALES, WELL COMPOSED, AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE PAINTING ETC.)

(OR)

‘Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro’ depicts the human values, eternal peace, knowledge and devotion towards the Guru or the Teacher. Appreciate the painting highlighting this aspect.

Answer : (DEVINE AURA AND HALO, OUTDOORS, FRUIT BEARING TREE, CALM AND PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, GURU AND STUDENT RELATIONS, HUMAN LIFE VALUES, MINIMAL ARCHITECTURE.)

Q5. With the specific reference to the painting of ‘Radha - Bani Thani’ from Rajasthani school explain as to why is the application of colours so important to make Rajasthani miniature paintings look bright and glowing. Describe the qualities and the characteristics of this painting that you admire.

Answer : (NIHALCHAND, KISHANGARH, TEMPERA, WATERCOLOURS ON PAPER, NATURAL COLOURS, POINTED FACE, POINTED CHIN, BOW LIKE EYEBROWS, POINTED NOSE, CURLY HAIR, LOTUS SHAPED EYES, TRANSPARENT CHUNARI, LOTUS BUDS, DELICATE AND THIN FINGERS, BRIGHT COLOURS, AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE PAINTING ETC.)

(OR)

The lyrical paintings made in Rajasthani school were based on raga and ragini depicting folklore of the desert, which is beautifully represented in the painting ‘Maru Ragini’.
Appreciate this painting based on its aesthetic parameters with context to the love between the King and the Queen.

Answer : (SAHIBDIN, MEWAR, HUMAN FIGURES, OUTDOOR, DESERT, LOVE, SIMPLE BORDERS, KING AND QUEEN, BRIGHT COLOURS, ATTENDEANTS, CAMEL AND DOG, AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE PAINTING ETC.)

Q6. Elaborate on the important role played by a female artist in creating awareness in the society through her print depicting the life and condition of females in the society.
Critically evaluate and explain the print ‘Of Walls’ on this parameter.

Answer : (OF WALLS, ANUPAM SUD, ETCHING ON PAPER, MODERN ARTWORK, URBAN SCENE, LIFE OF WOMEN, DARK FACES, FEMALE FIGURES, USE OF BRICKS, REPRESENTATION OF SOCIETY, MONOCHROMATIC PRINT ETC.)

(OR)

The painting ‘Rama vanquishing the pride of the ocean’ depicts a very powerful message and a dominant emotion which connects the viewer with the artwork.
Identify and appreciate the painting mentioning about the name of its artist, dominant emotion and the subject matter of the painting.

Answer : (FORCEFUL, ANGER ON SEA GOD, LORD RAMA, LIGHTNING AND THUNDERSTORM, FLOWING DHOTI, REALISTIC DRAWING, DESTRUCTIVE SEA WAVES, OIL MEDIUM, AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE PAINTING ETC.)