Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Gandhara School of Art?
Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of the Gandhara School of Art?
The correct option is A A sense of movement and energy in the sculptures
Explanation:
After Alexander's invasion of India in 326 B.C., the Indo-Greek, Indo Scythian, and Kushan kings ruled over its north-western territories, and under their patronage emerged a distinct style of sculpture, popularly known as the Greco-Roman, Buddhist, or Gandhara art. It was a product of the combination of Hellenistic, West Asiatic, and native elements. Greek and Roman techniques, modified according to Indian requirements, were employed in fashioning the Gandhara sculpture which truly represents Indian culture in Western garb. The subject matter is predominantly Buddhist. Its area extended from Takshila in India to the Swat Valley in Pakistan and northwards to areas in Afghanistan. The Greco-Roman effect on Gandhara art can be traced through:
- Halo around the head of Lord Buddha
- Buddha’s wavy hair
- Forehead lines
- Ornaments
- Drape and style of the garments
Whereas, in the case of Amravati School of Art there is a sense of movement and energy in the sculptures.
Explanation:
After Alexander's invasion of India in 326 B.C., the Indo-Greek, Indo Scythian, and Kushan kings ruled over its north-western territories, and under their patronage emerged a distinct style of sculpture, popularly known as the Greco-Roman, Buddhist, or Gandhara art. It was a product of the combination of Hellenistic, West Asiatic, and native elements. Greek and Roman techniques, modified according to Indian requirements, were employed in fashioning the Gandhara sculpture which truly represents Indian culture in Western garb. The subject matter is predominantly Buddhist. Its area extended from Takshila in India to the Swat Valley in Pakistan and northwards to areas in Afghanistan. The Greco-Roman effect on Gandhara art can be traced through:
- Halo around the head of Lord Buddha
- Buddha’s wavy hair
- Forehead lines
- Ornaments
- Drape and style of the garments
Whereas, in the case of Amravati School of Art there is a sense of movement and energy in the sculptures.
