Question Q.11 (Essay)GS1GS2
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 Empire was established by Vima Kadphises and reached its zenith in times of Kanishka around 1st century AD. Flourishing Art forms during period: (1) Art of Sculpture making - Mathura & Gandhara schoolHighlight blending of Indo-Greek-Roman tradition (2) StupaBased on Mahayan tradition (3) Coin flctBlending of Hinduism and Buddhist tradition. Rudra coin of Kyul Kadphire. [Coin diagram showing front and back] (4) Art of paintingBlending of local tradition into the royal and [Inscriptional art (E9) - inscription mentioning Kushana genealogy] (5) Inscriptional art (E9) - inscription mentioning Kushana genealogy.
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Diagram
Coin diagram showing Rudra coin with front face bearing 'Kyul' and back showing Buddhist tradition
Topper
PAKSHAL SECRETRY
AIR 82025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Indian Culture
Art and Architecture - Kushana Period
Writing Stats
98
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical and descriptive
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