Question 11GS1GS1
Discuss the Kushara period as a significant era in Indian art and culture
Introduction
The Kushara period during the Post-Mauryan era is considered to be one of the richest time periods for Indian art and culture by R.S. Sharma
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Main Body
Various Art Forms:
1Sculpture traditions with Agnosticism - eg o Mathura sculpture with red sandstone o Bardhara sculpture with Greek and Roman elements - used blue stone
2Lounge and numismatic development - eg Kushara introduced the best quality gold coins (Dinars) - all Bashara
3Introduction of new war equipment - eg Coat Mail o Helmet o Sword development o Metallurgy.
4Literature development - excellencer by Patanjali
5New forms of Buddhism - eg 8th Buddhist council and Mahayana with Kanishka
6Scientific developments - eg o Sushruti Samskrita o Charuki Samskrita
Insight into Socio-cultural Aspects:
1Patronage of literary geniuses and scholars by kings - eg Kalidasa
2Development of a progressive society - eg o Plastic surgery and Ayurveda become pronounced.
3Loinage depicted the wealth and success of rulers
4Further development of religion and
Forms of worship - eg Mahayana school worships Buddha as a [illegible] not symbols.
5Introduction of Indian tradition in central Asia and beyond - eg Dogharshnas inscription
6Development of indigenous and foreign influences in art forms.
7Developing cave architecture - eg Ajanta caves
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Conclusion
The Kushara time shows the ancient nature of Indian synthetic culture and it needs to be preserved in line with Article 19
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- Provides specific examples of artistic forms
- Mentions material used in sculptures
- References authoritative scholar R.S. Sharma
Topper
Aditya Talwar
AIR 270
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Art Forms
Kushara Period Art and Culture
Writing Stats
234
Total words
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