GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Western classical elements cannot be seen in the Gandhara School of Art as reflected in the Buddha’s
A
heavy folds of the robe
B
head
C
usina, urna and elongated ears
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The striking feature of Gandhara art was extensive use of black stone and natural depiction of features.So, option B is correct. Option C)Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of Mauryan dynasty in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Greek and Roman. Gandhara School was based on Greek-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as the Graeco-Buddhist School of art. The foreign influence is evident from the sculptures of Buddha in which bear resemblance to the Greek sculptures.

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