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The Most Important Impact of Indian Sculpture and Carving on Other Cultures

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Which Southeast Asian country was heavily influenced by Indian sculpture and carving techniques, leading to the development of its own distinctive style?

  1. Thailand

  2. Vietnam

  3. Cambodia

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cambodia, particularly during the Khmer Empire period, was significantly influenced by Indian sculpture and carving techniques. This influence can be seen in the intricate carvings and sculptures found in temples like Angkor Wat.

What was the primary material used by Indian sculptors and carvers to create their masterpieces?

  1. Marble

  2. Wood

  3. Bronze

  4. Stone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stone, particularly sandstone and granite, was the most commonly used material for Indian sculpture and carving. This was due to its durability and ability to withstand the harsh Indian climate.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by chiseling away at the surface of the stone?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Filigree

  3. Cloisonné

  4. Ajrakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repoussé is a metalworking technique that involves hammering the surface of the metal from the back to create raised designs. It was also used in Indian sculpture to create intricate patterns and designs on stone surfaces.

What was the primary purpose of Indian sculpture and carving in ancient times?

  1. Religious and spiritual expression

  2. Decorative purposes

  3. Historical documentation

  4. Entertainment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian sculpture and carving were primarily used for religious and spiritual purposes. They were created to depict deities, mythological scenes, and stories from religious texts.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of three-dimensional figures by carving into a solid block of stone?

  1. Bas-relief

  2. Alto-relief

  3. Sunken relief

  4. Sculpture in the round


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sculpture in the round involves carving a three-dimensional figure from a solid block of stone, allowing viewers to see the sculpture from all sides.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of raised designs and figures on a flat surface?

  1. Bas-relief

  2. Alto-relief

  3. Sunken relief

  4. Sculpture in the round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bas-relief is a sculpture technique where the design or figures are raised slightly from the background surface, creating a shallow relief.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of figures that are raised significantly from the background surface, creating a more pronounced three-dimensional effect?

  1. Bas-relief

  2. Alto-relief

  3. Sunken relief

  4. Sculpture in the round


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alto-relief is a sculpture technique where the design or figures are raised significantly from the background surface, creating a more pronounced three-dimensional effect.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of designs and figures that are carved into the surface of the stone, creating a sunken effect?

  1. Bas-relief

  2. Alto-relief

  3. Sunken relief

  4. Sculpture in the round


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sunken relief is a sculpture technique where the design or figures are carved into the surface of the stone, creating a sunken effect.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by cutting away the background material, leaving the design or figures raised?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Pierced carving


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pierced carving is a sculpture technique where the background material is cut away, leaving the design or figures raised. This technique is often used to create intricate patterns and designs.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by hammering thin sheets of metal into desired shapes and soldering them together?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Pierced carving


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Filigree is a metalworking technique where thin sheets of metal are hammered into desired shapes and soldered together to create intricate designs and patterns.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by soldering small pieces of colored glass or enamel into metal cells?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Pierced carving


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cloisonné is a metalworking technique where small pieces of colored glass or enamel are soldered into metal cells to create intricate designs and patterns.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by dyeing cloth with natural dyes and using resist techniques?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Pierced carving


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ajrakh is a textile printing technique where cloth is dyed with natural dyes and resist techniques are used to create intricate designs and patterns.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by carving wood into desired shapes and assembling them together?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Wood carving


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wood carving is a sculpture technique where wood is carved into desired shapes and assembled together to create intricate designs and patterns.

Which Indian sculpture technique involves the creation of intricate designs and patterns by casting molten metal into molds?

  1. Filigree

  2. Cloisonné

  3. Ajrakh

  4. Metal casting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metal casting is a sculpture technique where molten metal is poured into molds to create intricate designs and patterns.

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