Question

Which school of art, known for its indigenous Indian style, flourished in Central India, primarily used red sandstone, and focused on both Hindu and Buddhist themes?

• A. Gandhara School
• B. Amaravati School
• C. Sanchi School
• D. Mathura School

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Mathura School

Gandhara School Situated in the Northwest Frontier of India, encompassing regions in Pakistan (near Peshawar) and Afghanistan. Major centers included Jalalabad (Afghanistan), Hadda, Bagram (Afghanistan), and Taxila (Pakistan). Flourished under the Kushana rulers, particularly Kanishka, and was later supported by the Sakas. Primarily associated with Buddhism, especially the Mahayana tradition. Strongly influenced by Greek art, leading to its identification as the Greco-Indian School of Art or Hellenistic Sculpture. Sculptures were primarily made from bluish-grey sandstone and stucco.