Religious symbols
Nature and animals
Mythological creatures
Scenes of village life
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The correct answer is: b) Nature and animals.
Lepcha folk paintings are a traditional art form of the Lepcha people of Sikkim, India. The paintings often feature motifs inspired by nature and animals, such as birds, flowers, and trees. The paintings are typically done in a simple, geometric style, and they often use bright colors.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- a) Religious symbols. Lepcha folk paintings do not typically feature religious symbols. The Lepcha people are animist, and they believe that all living things have a spirit. However, their folk paintings do not typically depict religious figures or symbols.
- b) Nature and animals. As mentioned above, Lepcha folk paintings often feature motifs inspired by nature and animals. This is because the Lepcha people have a deep connection to the natural world. They believe that all living things are interconnected, and they respect the power of nature.
- c) Mythological creatures. Lepcha folk paintings do not typically feature mythological creatures. The Lepcha people do have a rich oral tradition, and they tell many stories about gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings. However, these stories are not typically depicted in their folk paintings.
- d) Scenes of village life. Lepcha folk paintings do sometimes feature scenes of village life. However, these scenes are typically secondary to the main motifs of the painting, which are usually inspired by nature and animals.