Question

Consider the following statements about Gandhara school of Art:
1. Buddha was depicted as God with 32 mahapurusha lakshanas.
2. Major themes were Buddha and Bodhisattva images.
3. They used bluish grey sandstone for images.

Select the incorrect choices

• A. 1 only
• B. 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Gandhara School of Art portrayed Buddha as a human with 32 mahapurusha lakshanas.This style of art was closely associated with Mahayana Buddhism and hence the main theme of this art was Lord Buddha and Bodhisattvas. They used Bluish- Grey and Grey sandstone for the sculptures.