SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Gandhara Art flourished during the period of
A
Guptas
B
Mauryas
C
Satavahanas
D
Kushans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is considered a style of Kushan art as the school of Gandhara art flourished during the reign of the Kushan Dynasty, under the rule of emperor Kanishka from 1st century BCE to the 4th century CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Who founded Gandhara school of art? The Gandhara School of art had also developed in first 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the first century AD, Gandhara and Mathura School of Art flourished mainly during reign of Kushana emperor Kanishka.

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