The correct option is 1 and 3 only.
Explanation
The Vijayanagara school of painting (14th-16th century AD) represents a transition from the classical traditions of Ajanta and Chola art to a distinct medieval style. The most significant examples of this style are found in the murals of the Virabhadra Temple at Lepakshi and the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi.
Statement-wise Analysis:
- Statement 1 is Correct: In Vijayanagara paintings, the faces of figures are almost invariably shown in profile. This marks a departure from the multiple perspectives seen in earlier classical murals (like Ajanta) and aligns with the medieval trend towards flatness and linear stylization.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect: While the face is depicted in profile, the eye is typically depicted in full view (frontally), appearing large and wide. The artist does not use a realistic profile perspective for the eye; instead, the "fish-shaped" large eye is a prominent stylistic feature that defies strict anatomical perspective.
- Statement 3 is Correct: The figures in these paintings are stylized with narrow waists and tapered limbs. This aesthetic is closely related to the sculptural traditions of the time (and the preceding Chola bronzes), emphasizing slender, idealized forms.
Key Takeaway:
The Vijayanagara style is characterized by profile faces combined with frontal eyes, two-dimensional flatness, and figures with narrow waists, as famously seen in the Lepakshi murals.