Direction : Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
A minimalist understanding of architectural elements and accents ensued in deeply contemplative as well as immaculate design frames that spoke about the enchantment of jute, yarn and cotton thread in the solo of Purvai Rai painting at Art Alive exhibition. Purvai’s compositions contained the power of devotion in design in the sequence of threading and arranging jute, yarn and cotton threads that had echoes of inner roots. The action of creating and expressing both have a ritualistic focus. “Design for me is born out of imagination and quiet discipline, I have always had an interest in the chakra,” she explains. “I feel the language of Indian design came from ancient design traditions. So I play with subtle abstraction continuously created around textile-related conversations. I explore colour, texture, pattern, and aspects of ‘textile language’, and keep an eye also on knotting. I use jute, yarn and cotton because it speaks of indigenous practices that go back into history.”
Which one of the following is not consistent with the artist’s composition of Purvai Rai?
Options
Purvai Rai is reflective of the quality of devotion
Purvai Rai has essential elements of ‘inner roots’
Purvai Rai is woven with elements of history
The art of expression in Purvai Rai drifts away from a ritualistic focus.
Solution
The art of expression in Purvai Rai drifts away from a ritualistic focus.
Explanation:
As per the passage, Purvai Rai is reflective of the quality of devotion, purvai Rai has essential elements of ‘inner roots’, and purvai Rai is woven with elements of history that are consistent with the artist’s composition. Refer to the following lines from the passage, “The action of creating and expression both have a ritualistic focus”.
This nullifies the argument presented in the art of expression in Purvai Rai drifts away from a ritualistic focus. Hence, it is the correct answer.
