Question 11GS1GS1
Although there were many differences between the Gandhara and Mathura art, they considerably influenced the Amaravati school of art. Elaborate.
Main Body
Ancient India witnessed the development of 3 major schools of art - Gandhara, Mathura and Amaravati. Though they were distinct and unique in their form and characteristics yet had a certain give and take between them.
[Gandhara Art]
1Emerged in Taxila, Peshawar and Kashmir region
2Heavy influence from Hellenistic & Bactrician tradition
[Mathura Art]
1Flourished in Mathura and other plain regions in North India
2Indigenously developed
[Comparison continued]
3Red sandstone was the primary stone used for carving
4Buddha images were commonly developed
5Huge emphasis on idealism
6Meditative Buddha
7Show case of domes
8Folded drapery
1Adorned by Kushana rulers
Mathuran Art details:
3Grey sandstone was most commonly used with marble use as well
4Buddhist, Shiva, Vishnu, Mruguyin all images were developed
5Emphasis on idealism and ideal features
Elated Buddha
Buddha with heavy features of stomach, chubby features
Drapery expiated
6Faborned by Gupta and Shaka Sulehe
162 words7 paragraphs3 bullet points
- Detailed comparison of materials and artistic features
- Identifies patron dynasties
Topper
Shoham Teberiwal
AIR 772023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Dynastic Art
Ancient Indian sculpture schools
Writing Stats
162
Total words
7
Paragraphs
3
Bullets
analytical with structured comparison
Tone