CTET PAPER II 2018 · PYQ · History / Ancient Indian Art · medium
The colours used in the Ajanta Caves Paintings have been derived from which of the following materials?
Answer
The correct answer is C: Plants and minerals. The colours used in the famous Ajanta Cave paintings were derived from plants and minerals. These natural pigments included red and yellow ochre from minerals, lampblack from soot, green from copper-based minerals, blue from lapis lazuli, and white from lime.
A.Remains of animal organs
B.Graphite
C.Plants and minerals✓ Correct
D.Slate
Explanation
The colours used in the famous Ajanta Cave paintings were derived from plants and minerals. These natural pigments included red and yellow ochre from minerals, lampblack from soot, green from copper-based minerals, blue from lapis lazuli, and white from lime. The artists ground these natural materials and mixed them with binders to create vibrant, long-lasting paintings that have survived for over 2000 years.
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