Main Body
The Kushana came from modern Central Asia (again and ruled over India roughly) in the period of 1st Centuty BCE to 2nd century CE.
Art Forms of Kushana
Architecture - Temple
1It was origins of temple architecture in India
2Temples had square OR oblique plan and flat roof
3Example of Larni seal from Aornithikena (UP) shows temple architecture
Stupa
1Stupas confirmed regrement - by addition of carvings done on Sandi's Bharhut stupa
2Distinctive stupas design in north-west - Hellenistic features like double-headed eagles, Arya-mundi and palmette designs found in stupas of Kandahar, Hindu, Bothi Hinduism and Buddhism flourished
Sculpture
1Evolution of Taxila school and Mathurn school of sculpture
2Taxila school adopted graeco-roman elements like curly hair, muscular body, use of blue-green schist and stucco on sculpture of Buddha in dhyana mudra
3Mathura school used red sandstone and showed transparent dress delighted mod and large hole of Buddha
155 words12 paragraphs
- Identifies Kushana as origin of temple architecture in India
- Describes architectural features
- Provides specific examples
- Distinguishes between Taxila and Mathura schools
- Identifies Hellenistic influences
- Describes artistic materials and techniques
- Provides specific sculptural examples
Topper
SATTWIK SATYAKAM DEVTA
AIR 1002025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Architecture and Art Forms from Kushana period
Temple architecture in Kushana period
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