art_culture medium MCQ

Tanjore paintings are characterized by the use of which material for embellishment?

  1. Gold foil
  2. Silver foil
  3. Copper wire
  4. Bronze sheets

Answer: Gold foil

Tanjore paintings from Tamil Nadu are known for rich surface creation using gold foil, precious stones, and glass beads. They typically depict Hindu deities and were patronized by Nayakas and Marathas.

Topic Painting - Tanjore
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway
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