Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): The Buddha sculptures of the Gandhara School show Hellenistic features.
Reason (R): The Buddha head from this school has curly hair and shows typical Hellenistic elements.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation:
The Buddha sculptures of the Gandhara School clearly show strong Greco-Roman (Hellenistic) influence. This is why they display features typical of Greek art.
The Reason (R) is correct because the curly hair and other Hellenistic elements found in Buddha heads are key features of Gandhara art, which directly explain why Assertion (A) is true.
Key Points:
Gandhara art was influenced by Greco-Roman culture
Buddha statues show curly hair and realistic facial features
This style developed in the north-western region of India and Afghanistan
It is an important center of Buddhist art
Additional Facts:
Gandhara art flourished during the Kushan period
It is famous for stone sculptures
It emphasized realistic human representation
Important Questions:
Q1: Gandhara art was influenced by which culture?
Ans: Greco-Roman (Hellenistic) culture
Q2: During which period did it develop?
Ans: Kushan period
Q3: What is a key feature of Gandhara art?
Ans: Realistic sculptures and curly hair style