Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the traditional Thanjavur painting style is/are correct?
1.It is a classical art form that originated and flourished primarily under the patronage of the Nayakas rulers of Tanjore in the 19th century.
2.A defining technical feature of this artwork is the use of gesso work made from a mixture of chalk and gypsum to create embossed relief patterns.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Thanjavur (Tanjore) paintings originally emerged and flourished around 1600 AD under the patronage of the Nayakas of Thanjavur.
- Statement 2 is correct: A unique characteristic of this GI-tagged art style is its embossed, three-dimensional texture. This is achieved by applying gesso, a thick paste made of chalk, gypsum, and glue onto a canvas attached to a wooden plank (palagai padam), which is then covered with glittering gold leaf and semi-precious stones.
