Which painting technique involves applying layers of natural pigments mixed with gum arabic on handmade paper?
- Miniature painting
- Watercolor
- Oil painting
- Fresco
Answer: Miniature painting
Indian miniature painting uses natural pigments (minerals, plants) bound with gum arabic, applied in fine layers on wasli (handmade paper). Techniques include meticulous brushwork, gold leaf application, and detailed narratives.