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2nd century CE) was witness & propagator of housing as 2 architecture, especially under the rule Kanishka.

The period witnessed the rise of synthetic art form such as Gandhara and Mathura schools of sculpture that reflected confluence of Grecian, Central Asian & indigenous elements.

Deco - cultural insight from art forms:

1. Religious pluralism - Mathura school deepens depict coexistence of different religious ideologies prevalent during the time. eg. Hindu & Jain sculptures in addition to Buddhist - Gandhara school under patronage of Kanishka, supporter of Mahayana Buddhism depict Buddhist themes.

2. Cosmopolitan culture - Gandhara art show Greco-Bactrian and outside influence eg. curly hair & humanistic depiction of personages. Kushana school depicts indigenous styles.

Aryan school depicts indigenous styles.

3. Royal patronage - Kushana rulers issued coins inscribed with Grecian, Indian, Persian deities eg. Oosro (Surya), Serapia.

4. Representation of social life - sculptures depict court dances, musicians, dames, Yakshis.

Continuity with present :

Is elements of Kushana art, especially Buddhist motifs like Mathura & artifacts from Gandhara are now vital part of India's cultural diplomacy. Sita line Mathura & artifacts from Gandhara are now vital part of India's cultural diplomacy.