Punjabi University 2007 M.A Indian Culture - Question Paper

M.A Indian Culture ques. paper

MA-II-77
April-2008
Indian Culture Paper-VII
(Studies in Indian Iconography)
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 100

Instruction : All ques. carry equal marks.

1. discuss the Indian concept and development of image and image-worship.
OR
Write a note on the antiquity of image worship in India.

2. define the various types of Asanas and Mudras in Brahmanical image.
OR
State the antiquity of Linga-worship and write a note on the iconography of Linga.

3. State the general characteristics of the images of Vishnu and define any 4 forms
of this deity.
OR
define the images of 8 Dikpalas.

4. Narrate the general characteristics of the image of Buddha and define its antiquity.
OR
Depict the general features of the images of the Tirthankaras and define with illustrations, the images of any 3 Tirthankaras.

5. Write short notes : (any two)
(1) Iconography as a source of Cultural history
(2) Images of Sapta-matrikas
(3) Couple images
(4) Iconographic forms of Avalokiteshvara

Earning:   Approval pending.