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Numerous are the instances of handsome pieces of workmanship made by persons destitute of tools, and who can scarcely be said to have received instruction from a master. Sometimes they imitate so perfectly articles of European manufacture that the difference between the original and copy can hardly be discerned. Among other things, the Indians make excellent muskets, and fowling- pieces, and such beautiful gold ornaments that it may be doubted if the exquisite workmanship of those articles can be exceeded by any European goldsmith. I have often admired the beauty, softness, and delicacy of their paintings.
List the crafts mentioned in the passage. Compare
these with the descriptions of artisanal activity in
the chapter.
Names of the crafts mentioned in this passage. In this passage the crafts such as making of muskets and following pieces and making beautiful gold ornaments are mentioned. These products were beautifully made. Bernier was amazed to see these products.
II. Comparison of crafts referred in the passage with the description of artisanal activity in the chapter.
(i)In the chapter boat manufacturing and terracottan sculpture and temple architecture has been mentioned.
(ii)Art of painting has been referred.
(iii)Art of carpet manufacturing has been referred.
(iv)Art of dance, music and calligraphy have been referred in the chapter.
(v)Description about Rajal Khamos have also been mentioned
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Names of the crafts mentioned in this passage. In this passage the crafts such as making of muskets and following pieces and making beautiful gold ornaments are mentioned. These products were beautifully made. Bernier wa...
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• Names of the crafts mentioned in this passage
• In this passage the crafts such as making of muskets and following pieces and making beautiful gold ornaments are mentioned
• These products were beautifully made
• Bernier was amazed to see these products
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