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The ‘Gandhara School of Art’ was developed during the rule of which of the following dynasty?

The ‘Gandhara School of Art’ was developed during the rule of which of the following dynasty? Correct Answer Kushana

The correct answer is Kushana.

Key Points

  • Gandhara attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the Buddhist Kushan Kings.
  • A unique style of Buddhist sculpture called Gandhara art developed in ancient times in the Gandhara region of the Indian subcontinent.
  • This art and culture associated with the Greco-Roman style of art.
    • Gandhara art is also known as the Graeco-Buddhist School of art.
  • Grey Sandstone was used in the Gandhara School of Art for making images.
  • Taxila was a famous site of Gandhara art.
    • Ancient Taxila was historically referred to as Takshashila in Sanskrit, and Takkasila in Pali.
  • The Gandhara grave culture is also called Swat culture.
  • Bamiyan Buddha is an example of the Gandhara School of Art.
  • The Standing Buddha’s of Sravasti, Sarnath, and Kausambhi belongs to Mathura School of Arts.
  • 4 hand gestures of Buddha were depicted from the Gandhara School of Art.

  • In the Amravati school of art white marble is used and the themes were: Buddha’s life and Jatakas tales and the curly hairs of Buddha are a feature that is influenced by the Greeks.

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