Question

question 7 of 20
look at this painting depicting a scene from the ramayana:
how does the depiction of rama as the color blue add meaning to the painters interpretation of the ramayana?
a. it implies that rama is untrustworthy, despite his good qualities.
b. it provides an interpretation of rama as evil.
c. it associates rama with the hindu god vishnu.
d. it associates rama with humanity.

Explanation:

In Hinduism, Lord Vishnu is often depicted with blue - colored skin. Rama is considered an avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. By painting Rama blue, the artist is making a connection to Vishnu, drawing on the religious and cultural symbolism associated with Vishnu's blue hue. This hue is not meant to imply untrustworthiness (A is wrong as there's no such cultural or religious connotation in this context), nor is it an interpretation of evil (B is incorrect as Rama is a heroic and virtuous figure in the Ramayana), and it's not about associating with humanity in a general sense (D is wrong as the blue color has a specific religious - mythological link to Vishnu).

Answer:

C. It associates Rama with the Hindu god Vishnu.