WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following statements regarding the "Gandhara School of Art": 1. It was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman styles. 2. It primarily used blue schist and grey sandstone. 3. It reached its zenith during the reign of the Kushanas. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, and 3

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) 1, 2, and 3 šŸ“š Explanation: The Gandhara school is often called Greco-Buddhist art because it applied Greek sculptural techniques to Buddhist themes. The use of grey sandstone and blue schist gave the statues a distinct realistic and muscular appearance. It flourished in the North-Western frontier of India, reaching its peak under the patronage of Kanishka.