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With reference to the cultural heritage and traditional mural art forms of Kerala, consider the following statements:

1. The traditional Kerala mural paintings predominantly utilize a natural color palette known as 'Panchavarna'.
2. The famous mural panel depicting the 'Gajendra Moksha' is located at the Mattancherry Palace in Kochi.
3. The classical Kerala mural tradition heavily relies on synthetic oil-based pigments introduced during the 16th century.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  3. C
    2 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2, and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate. Kerala mural paintings traditionally use the 'Panchavarna' five-color scheme of natural pigments. The Mattancherry Palace in Ernakulam/Kochi district houses famous murals including the Gajendra Moksha scene. Statement 3 is false because traditional Kerala murals executed frescoes using natural mineral ores and vegetable dyes rather than synthetic oil-based paints.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding color palette.
Statement 1 is correct. Traditional Kerala murals strictly adhere to the 'Panchavarna' (five-color) scheme, using red, yellow, green, black, and white derived from natural minerals and plants.
To verify the color tradition of Kerala mural art.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the location of the Gajendra Moksha mural.
Statement 2 is correct. The largest single panel of mural painting in Kerala, depicting 'Gajendra Moksha', is preserved at the Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) in Kochi.
To confirm the geographical and architectural site of the famous mural panel.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding pigments used.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Traditional murals in Kerala were executed using organic and mineral pigments (such as cinnabar, red lead, lapis lazuli, and plant extracts), not synthetic oil-based pigments.
To identify material and stylistic accuracy.

Key Concept

Kerala Traditional Mural Paintings and Heritage Sites
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