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I. 1. (c) The navel of the cosmic being 2. (b) Grace 3. (b) Purity

4. (a) Time and life cycles 5. (c) Talamana System
6. (c) To give meaning and structure to their work
7. (c) It represents deeper ideas like time and movement
8. (d) Its pose follows the Chakra grid showing dynamic balance 9. (c) Damru
10. (c) To guide viewers’ focus and express importance

II. 1. abstract 2. symbol 3. 1.618 4. Hindu Temples
5. Sanchi Stupa 6. fractal 7. unique 8. reflection
9. vermillion 10. motion
III. 1. True 2. True 3. False 4. True
5. True 6. False 7. True 8. True
9. False 10. True
IV. 1. Indian Knowledge Systems refer to the traditional ways of thinking and designing in India. It blends art,
science, and philosophy, focusing on deep abstract ideas like cosmic order, grace, and energy, which are
then expressed using symbols, metaphors, and designs.
2. The Garbhagriha is the innermost chamber of a Hindu temple. It represents the navel of the cosmic being
(Purusha), making it the sacred center of the universe in temple design.
3. Ancient Indian artists started with abstract or formless thoughts like time, energy, or grace. They then used
symbols, metaphors, and stories to give these thoughts a physical form through design.

4. Metaphors visually compare abstract ideas to real-world objects. For instance, the Damru drum represents
cyclical time with one side for the past, the other for the future, and the center for the present.

5. The 5:4 ratio means the length is slightly more than the width. It was used in Harappan city planning like in
Dholavira and in Vedic fire altars, showing early mathematical knowledge in Indian design.

6. Talamana is a measurement system based on human body parts like the palm, finger width, or arm span.
Artists used this to create proportionate and realistic sculptures and designs.
7. Hierarchy highlights the most important part of a design using size, placement, or decoration. For example,
in a Nataraja sculpture, Shiva’s face and raised foot are the focal points.
8. A tree is a natural fractal. Its branches keep dividing into smaller branches, each resembling the whole. This
repeating pattern is used by designers to create detailed and natural-looking artwork.
9. Parametrization means making small changes to a base pattern to create new, unique designs. It’s used in
Ajrak prints and Jain manuscripts to add variety and beauty while keeping the core structure.

10. The final step is reflection—checking if the design expresses the original abstract idea clearly and meaningfully,
and if all elements like symbols, proportions, and layout are in harmony.

V. 1. The Kandariya Mahadev Temple represents the universe through abstract mapping. Its Garbhagriha
symbolizes the cosmic navel, while other parts mirror the human body (door as mouth, base as feet). This
transforms the intangible idea of cosmic order into a tangible, structured design, blending spirituality with
architecture.
2. Symbols simplify abstract ideas into visual forms. The lotus signifies purity, often used in temple carvings
and textiles, while the wheel (chakra) represents cyclical time, seen in stupas and sculptures. These symbols
create a shared visual language across regions, transcending linguistic barriers.

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