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The sculptures under the Gandhara School of Art were made of stone, terracotta and ____________.
Question

The sculptures under the Gandhara School of Art were made of stone, terracotta and ____________.

A.

Granite

B.

Concrete

C.

Ivory

D.

Clay

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.

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