Question

Q25. Consider the following statement regarding Gandhara School.
1. It is also known as Indo-Greek art.
2. Early Gandhara School used bluish-grey sandstone while the later period saw the use of mud and stucco.
3. It has influence of all three religions of the time i.e Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2 and 3
• C. (c) Only 1 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A (a) Only 1 and 2

Heavy influence of Greek. It is also known as Indo-Greek art. Early Gandhara school used bluish-grey sandstone while the later period saw the use of mud and stucco. Mainly Buddhist imagery, influenced by the Greco-Roman pantheon