Buddhist Sculpture: Gandhara and Mathura Schools
Differentiating between the Gandhara and Mathura schools of Buddhist sculpture, their stylistic influences, and representation of the Buddha.
Key Questions
- Compare the Hellenistic influences in Gandhara art with the indigenous styles of Mathura.
- Analyze how the iconography of the Buddha evolved in these two distinct schools.
- Explain how trade routes and cultural exchange impacted artistic styles in ancient India.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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