Correct option is D
Ans. (d) Molela terracotta art
Explanation:
Mohanlal is a renowned artisan from Rajasthan who has been honoured with the National Award for his contribution to Molela terracotta art. This art form involves creating terracotta plaques and idols, primarily used for religious purposes. The Molela art is specific to Molela village in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
Information Booster:
1. Molela terracotta art specializes in creating decorative plaques depicting religious and cultural themes.
2. It uses locally available clay and is sun-dried before being baked in kilns.
3. Molela plaques are often used in temples, especially for tribal deities like Devnarayan and Dharni Mata.
4. The art is passed down through generations in the artisan community of Molela village.
5. Rajasthan is home to several other traditional art forms like Theva art (glasswork), Usta art (gold embossing), and Bandhej art (tie-and-dye fabric).
Additional Knowledge:
· Option (a) Theva art: A form of glass and gold artwork practiced in Pratapgarh.
· Option (b) Usta art: A decorative painting and gold embossing style from Bikaner.
· Option (c) Bandhej art: Tie-and-dye fabric-making art, famous in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Sikar.
· Option (d) Molela terracotta art: Correct; Mohanlal is associated with this art form.
