Question

Which ancient Indian art tradition is described as being situated along the banks of the Yamuna River (notably in Mathura, Sonkh, and Kankali Tila), flourishing under the Kushana rulers, embracing Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, crafted mainly from spotted red sandstone, and being entirely indigenous with stylistic roots in earlier Yaksha images?

• A. Gandhara School of Art
• B. Amaravati School of Art
• C. Mathura School of Art
• D. Sarnath School of Art

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mathura School of Art

Situated along the banks of the Yamuna River, with major centers in Mathura, Sonkh, and Kankali Tila. Flourished under the Kushana rulers. Encompassed Hinduism (both Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions), Buddhism, and Jainism. Entirely indigenous, with no external influence. Many sculptures were inspired by the earlier Yaksha images from the Mauryan period. Crafted primarily from spotted red sandstone.