Question

The ornate vegetal forms and two-dimensional figural representations in Jahangir Preferring Sufi Shaikh to Kings are associated with which of the following?
A. Asian influence
B. Byzantine influence
C. Persian influence
D. Turkish influence

Answer 1

The ornate vegetal forms and two-dimensional figural representations in Jahangir Preferring Sufi Shaikh to Kings are associated with Persian influence

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The painting Jahangir Preferring Sufi Sheikh to Kings depicts Jahangir's opinion of the fact that Sufi is above the kings. The painting basically depicts the beginning of a new millennium and the emperor blessing the new millennium.  

The Persian influence can be seen in this painting because the painting is feature rich and portrays a complex scene that can attract the attention of the viewers for hours. Persian paintings are supposed to be two-dimensional as is shown in the figurines in the paintings. The ornate vegetable forms are also important aspect of the Persian paintings.