Near and Far Click on the image for a larger view or here for the largest view . Bulaqi India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Jodhpur Ascetics in Landscape c. Notice that all the trees in the painting are about the same size. Things that are closest are at the bottom and those farthest away at the top.
Size matters when it comes to identifying who is most important.
The pale blue figure wearing a pink robe in the lower left is an ascetic, or holy man. Because he is larger than the figures who greet him, we know he is an important person. You will find other ascetics, also dressed in pink, visiting shrines in the hills. Questions about the Artwork Look around your neighborhood or imagine a favorite place. Draw this place and try to recall details about the trees, plants, buildings, and people.