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Ritika Chitlangia

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'Although there were many differences between the Gandhara and Mathura art, they considerably influenced the Amravati school of art.' Elaborate.

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Introduction

the evolution of post-Mauryan politics, including the influence of central asian rulers led to development of Gandhara, Mathura and Amravati school of art.

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Main Body

Difference b/w Gandhara & Mathura sculptural traditions:

Gandhara:

1Patronage of sculptor and senas empire.
2Hellenistic influence
3use of stucco and[illegible] sandstone
4Influence of

Mathura:

1Patronage of nucharnas.
2Indigenously developed.
3use of red sandstone.
4Influence of

Gandhara:

1Patronage of sculptor and senas empire.
2Hellenistic influence
3use of stucco and [illegible] sandstone
4Influence of

Mathura:

1Patronage of nucharnas.
2Indigenously developed.
3use of red sandstone.
4Influence of

Influence on Amravati school:

1Patronage of nucharnas.
2Indigenously developed.
3use of red sandstone.
4Influence of
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Conclusion

Thus, despite considerable differences in the sculptural traditions of both, the Gandhara, Mathura and Amravati school of art remained interconnected and mutually influenced each other across different regions of India.

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  • Begins with good contextual framing
  • Attempts to differentiate between schools

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

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

Sculpture

Architecture

Writing Stats

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