WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called?

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

Answer options

  1. Sikhara
  2. Verna
  3. Nagara
  4. Gandhara

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gandhara

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Gandhara. The Gandhara School of Art developed in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in modern-day Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, during the 1st century BCE to 5th century CE. It emerged under the patronage of Kushan rulers, especially Kanishka, and was heavily influenced by Greek (Hellenistic), Roman, Persian, and Indian artistic traditions. It served as a bridge between Indian spirituality and Western realism. Common themes include Buddha’s life, Jataka tales, and Bodhisattvas.