CUET PG 2026 Art and Aesthetics Question Paper with Solutions - Available Here

Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundational treatise on performing arts, including dance, music, and drama?

• (A) Arthashastra
• (B) Natyashastra
• (C) Manusmriti
• (D) Shilpa Shastra

The "Rasa Theory," essential to Indian aesthetics, was primarily developed by which scholar?

• (A) Bharata Muni
• (B) Kalidasa
• (C) Abhinavagupta
• (D) Panini

Which school of miniature painting is famous for the masterpiece "Radha (Bani-Thani)"?

• (A) Mughal School
• (B) Kangra School
• (C) Kishangarh School
• (D) Mewar School

The "Dancing Girl" figurine, a landmark of ancient Indian sculpture, belongs to which civilization?

• (A) Mauryan Civilization
• (B) Gupta Civilization
• (C) Indus Valley Civilization
• (D) Vedic Civilization

Who is often credited as the father of the Bengal School of Art?

• (A) Raja Ravi Varma
• (B) Abanindranath Tagore
• (C) Nandalal Bose
• (D) Jamini Roy

Which Western art movement is characterized by a focus on light and its changing qualities, featuring artists like Claude Monet?

• (A) Cubism
• (B) Impressionism
• (C) Surrealism
• (D) Expressionism

In the context of Indian classical dance, what does the term "Abhinaya" refer to?

• (A) Footwork techniques
• (B) Expression and communication of emotions through gestures and facial expressions
• (C) Rhythmic patterns used in dance
• (D) Costumes and ornaments used by dancers

Which Mughal Emperor's reign is considered the golden age of Mughal architecture, specifically for the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• (A) Akbar
• (B) Jahangir
• (C) Shah Jahan
• (D) Aurangzeb

What is the primary purpose of a "pyrometric cone" in a ceramic kiln?

• (A) To decorate ceramic surfaces during firing
• (B) To measure the exact temperature inside the kiln
• (C) To indicate the heat work (combined effect of temperature and time) during firing
• (D) To regulate airflow within the kiln

The film movement "Dogme 95" originated in which country?

• (A) France
• (B) Italy
• (C) Denmark
• (D) Germany

Which Greek philosopher wrote "The Poetics," which discusses the concept of "Catharsis" in tragedy?

• (A) Socrates
• (B) Plato
• (C) Aristotle
• (D) Pythagoras

The Ajanta caves are predominantly famous for which type of artistic expression?

• (A) Stone architecture
• (B) Fresco paintings and murals
• (C) Bronze sculptures
• (D) Terracotta figurines

Which modern Indian artist is known for his "Horse" series and was a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group?

• (A) Jamini Roy
• (B) M. F. Husain
• (C) Tyeb Mehta
• (D) S. H. Raza

In aesthetic theory, the term "Mimesis" refers to what concept?

• (A) Emotional purification through art
• (B) Imitation or representation of reality in art
• (C) Spiritual symbolism in artistic expression
• (D) Use of abstract geometric forms in painting

Which dance form uses Jayadeva’s Gita Govinda extensively in its repertoire?

• (A) Kathak
• (B) Bharatanatyam
• (C) Odissi
• (D) Manipuri