The art of pottery, sculpture (metal, stone, and terracotta), jewelry, and weaving, are known to craftsmen since the____________age.a.Religiousb.Vedicc.Dravidiand.Aryan

Earthenware, stoneware, and bronze were common mediums used in _____.A.medieval IndiaB.Japanese sculptureC.ancient ChinaD.the Mughal Empire

The earliest recorded art was inspired by religious Hindu background and it was later replaced by the popular __________ art.a.Jainismb.Islamc.Buddhistd.Christianity

These are craftsmen who make practical artistic products, such as earrings, urns, stained glass and other accessories.   Group of answer choicesArtistsArtisansCuratorsVisual Artists

Write a Précis and also give an appropriate title for the passage given below. (5 Marks)Technology is making advancements at a rapid rate but at the cost of a valued tradition —the craftsindustry. The traditional crafts industry is losing a lot of its trained and skilled craftsmen. With that,the art of embellishing brass and copper utensils with fine engravings is also disappearing. Thegovernment has identified around 35 crafts as languishing crafts.The specialty of hand crafted items is its design, an association with long traditions belonging to aspecific region. The word ‘handcrafted’ does not imply the involvement of dexterous human fingersor an agile mind with a moving spirit anymore. Lessening drudgery, increasing production andpromoting efficiency have taken precedence. The labour saving devices are taking the place ofhandcrafted tools and this has jeopardized the skills of these artisans. Mechanisation has made itsway into everything—cutting, polishing, edging, designing etc. Ideally the use of machinery shouldbe negligible and the handicrafts should be made purely by hand with a distinguishable artisticappeal. However, with the exception of small scale industries, the export units are mostly operatedby machines. The heavily computerized designs contribute to a faster production at lower costs.A need to highlight the importance of the handmade aspect is required by both the government andprivate sectors, in order to amplify awareness and also support the culture of making handicrafts. Afew artisans are still trying to rejuvenate and revive their culture and heritage but it’s an uphill taskcompeting with the machine made goods. Nearly two decades ago, there were around 65 lakhartisans in the country. These artisans losing their profession is definitely a matter of concern. Weas citizens of the country must stand up for them and act accordingly to promote handicrafts andoffer these highly skilled artisans a means of survival

Which of these group of temples are famous for their terracotta art?/ इनमें से मंदिरों का कौन सा समूह अपनी टेराकोटा कला के लिए प्रसिद्ध है? Vishnupur/ विष्णुपुर Deogarh/ देवगढ़ Khajuraho/ खजुराहो Osian/ ओसियां