Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Clay
Explanation:
· The Gandhara School of Art used materials like stone (schist), terracotta, and clay to craft Greco-Buddhist sculptures.
· It flourished during 1st century BCE to 5th century CE, especially under the Kushan Empire.
Information Booster:
· Major centers: Taxila and Peshawar.
· Strong influence of Hellenistic (Greek) styles.
· Themes focused on Buddha's life and Jataka tales.
· Features include realistic drapery, curly hair, and muscular figures.
· First images of Buddha in human form emerged from Gandhara.
· Sculptures were primarily religious in nature.