Question

In the _______, sculpting of Indian gods and goddesses into icons began.

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kushana Period
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mauryan Period
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Gupta Period
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Chola Period

Answer 1

The correct option is A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kushana Period

Sculpting of Indian gods and goddesses into icons began around the 2nd century CE with the establishment of various art schools in the Kushana period. This branch of study is known as Iconography.