RRB Technician 2013 Ques 68

Question: The Gandhara school of art depicted

Options:

A) Indo-Greek art

B) Indo-Roman art

C) Indo-European art

D) Indo-African art

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The Gandhara school of art had also developed in 1 st century AD along with Mathura school during reign of Kushana emperor Kanishka. Both Shakas and Kushanas were patrons of Gandhara school, which is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form. The art of the Gandhara school was primarily Mahayana and shows Greco-Roman influence,