INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gandharaschool of art came into existence in Mahayna Sect. The rapid development of Gandhara School of art took place under Kanishka and Mahayana sect was the state religion of Kanishka.

Detailed explanation-2: -This style of art was closely associated with Mahayana Buddhism and hence the main theme of this art was Lord Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Thus, it can be conjectured that in idea and conception this style was Indian and in execution it was foreign. One example of the Gandhara style of art is the Bamiyan Buddha statues.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rise of Mahayana system of Buddhism during the Kushana rule provided golden opportunity to the Mathura artists to show their talent in creation of Buddhist images and icons. In that work they did not need foreign influence like the Gandhara artists. The Mathura school of art developed on Indian traditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Kushana. Gandhara attained its height from the 1st century to the 5th century under the Buddhist Kushan Kings.

Detailed explanation-5: -(IV) Gandhara art is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art.