Question Q.11GS1GS2
The flourishing of various art forms during the Kushana period reflects the rich and diverse cultural landscape of the time. What insights does this provide into the socio-cultural aspects of that era?
Main Body
Kushana period marks a great landmark for Indian landscape for art and culture during 1st to 3rd CAD. Various art four flourished during Kushana period: (1) Coin making art especially gold coins (2) Influence on literatureGatha-saptashati (by Haala) by Hala (3) Greco elements in art & architecture [ep Sindhura sculpture of Buddha (twang hair)] (4) Various inscriptions by Kushanas & Heleodorus pillar inscriptions by Vusudana-leubna (5) Silk form charge in dressing
Long coats, boots etc. (6) Revival of horse riding art and use of horses by lower kingdoms (7) Flourishing of BhagvalamVaishnam and dame art formsAshokan (8) Various new musical art forms based on various scriptures. Insights into socio-cultural aspect: (1) Cultural diversityMusic & dancing (2) Westernisation of culture painting (3) Caste based stratification seen so different occupations by different people (4) Huge coin usagehuge member integration (5) Internationalisation & exchange of sovereignty taken from Romantrade their (6) Metallurgic knowledge advance in bronze steel making (glass making during this time) (7) Religion central : Major Pushyam rules here Vaishnavaism, Some Shavaites (8) Buddhist art flourishing depicts patronage to KushanaGandhara Buddhist Council & Mahayana Buddhism (9) Agriculture & land revenue manifesto
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Conclusion
Kushana period began a golden period in all forms of eco, coca, political etc.
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Topper
KRUPA A. JAIN
AIR 1902025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Indian Culture and Heritage
Kushana Period Art and Culture
Art forms and cultural diversity during Kushana period
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