Static Quiz 02 December 2022 (History)

Ans;- d) All of the above

Explanation;-
• All the above mentioned are find in Hoysala Architecture

About Noticeable features of Hoysala art

• Makartorana : It leads to the mantapa of the temples. It is made with sculpted images of makara in lintel form that overhead one to the temple.
• Cella (vimana) : The characteristic feature of vimana in Hoysala temples is that they are plain inside while outside is profusely elaborated.
• Salabhanjika : It is the peculiar feature of Hoysala sculpture.
The origin of this mythical woman figure trace back its origin from the Buddhist sculpture. Salabhanjika or madanika is a mythical women figure with stylized feminine characters who stands near a tree or grasping a branch of a tree. Sometimes, they are portrayed engaging in artistic activities like music, dance etc.
These sculpted figures are seen in each four bracket that places in the top of pillars of Hoysala temples. Besides this, each side of the makartorana is heavily sculpted with figures of salabhanjika.
• The Chennakeshava Temple commissioned by Vishnuvardhana, Vesara architecture at Belur

Ans;- b) Hoysala

Explanation;-

• Stellate plan: These shrines are established intricately in the design of a star.
• The vimanas are either stellate, semi–stellate or orthogonal in plan. The intricately carved banded plinths, a distinguishing characteristic of the Hoysala temples, comprise a series of horizontal courses that run as rectangular strips with narrow recesses between them.
• Stellate plan of shrine in Chennakeshava Temple, Aralaguppe, Karnataka

Ans;- c)
Explanation;-
• Kailasanatha temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram were built around the same time both are Gupta Period.
• The Kanchi Kailasanatha temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Tamil architectural style.
• It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance.
• The temple was built from 685-705 AD by a Rajasimha ruler of the Pallava Dynasty.
• The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.

Ans;- d) None of the above
Explanation;-
• As question asked to choose incorrect statement but both the statements are correct.
• The art and architectural contributions of Harsha’s period are very few and mostly followed the Guptas.
• Harshvardhana’s realm is associated with construction of numerous stupas and monasteries.
• Harsha patronized the Nalanda University by his liberal endowments.
• The brick temple of Lakshmana at Sirpur with its rich architecture is assigned to the period of Harsha.

Ans;- a) Only 1 and 2

Explanation;-

• The best specimens of Chalukya paintings can be seen in the Badami cave temple and in the Ajanta caves.
• Their cave temples are found in Ajanta, Ellora and Nasik.
• The Chalukya temples may be divided into two stages.
• The first stage is represented by the temples at Aihole and Badami.
• The second stage is represented by the temples at Pattadakal
• The oldest temple at Pattadakal is the simple but massive Sangamesvara built by Vijayaditya Satyasraya (A.D. 697-733). The Mallikarjuna and the Virupaksha temples at Pattadakal, were built by two queens of Vikaramaditya II, to commemorate the victory of the Chalukyas over the Pallavas.