Question 11GS1GS1

यद्यपि गंधारा और मथुरा कला के बीच कई अंतर थे, परंतु ये विचारणीय रूप से अमरवती स्कूल की कला को प्रभावित करते थे। विस्तार से लिखिए। Although there were many differences between the Gandhara and Mathura, they considerably influenced the Amravati school of art. Elaborate. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Introduction

Post Mauryan Age promoted the development of varied schools of art. There were Gandhara, Mathura and Amravati schools.

18 words

Main Body

Differences between Gandhara and Mathura schools: Gandharaopen-greyred muttles used. Sandstone are used.influenced by Greek art.physiognomy of Buddha in Gandhara in semi-meditative state.Presence of Greek symbols like hair style.Roman features like Seymian caps, Romaandy etc.Halo behind Buddha are nearly plain with mined decoration.Buddha is shown to be divine. Mathurared muttles are used.Sandstone are used.indigenously developed.Buddha is shown in pleasant state in his school.Profusely decorated halo.

2The use of locally grown material for development of art. (3) Mixing Indian features with the foreign ones. eg) Gandhara-greek style on Indian themes. (4) Construction of stupa which began in northern Indian art of Mathura. Both these schools influenced Amravati school of art in varied ways:- (1) Production of human images (iconography) of Gods was influenced by these schools.

These schools of art provided artistic variations in India that contributed in development of art rich cultural heritage in India

171 words1 paragraphs

Diagram

Two-column comparison diagram showing 'Differences between Gandhara and Mathura schools'. Left column (Gandhara): open-grey and red muttles used, sandstone, influenced by Greek art, physiognomy of Buddha in semi-meditative state, Greek symbols like hair style, Roman features like Seymian caps, Romaandy, halo behind Buddha nearly plain with mined decoration, Buddha is shown to be divine. Right column (Mathura): red muttles used, sandstone, indigenously developed, Buddha is shown in pleasant state, Profusely decorated halo

Clear comparative structure
Specific examples of art features
Mentions Greek and Roman influences
References specific artistic techniques
Systematic categorization of differences

Open original scan

Page 26

Topper

NAUSHEEN

AIR 92023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Gandhara and Mathura art schools

Comparison of Gandhara, Mathura and Amravati schools

Writing Stats

189

Total words

Paragraphs

Academic, descriptive

Tone