Which of the following best differentiates the Gandhara and Mathura schools of sculpture in ancient India?
AGandhara figures show Hellenistic artistic traits, while Mathura sculptures have native Indian stylistic influence.Correct answer
BMathura sculptures were carved mainly from grey schist, whereas Gandhara used red sandstone.
CGandhara themes were largely centered on Hindu deities, while Mathura focused on Jain images.
DMathura art reflected Roman naturalism, whereas Gandhara followed purely Indian traditions.
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A. Gandhara figures show Hellenistic artistic traits, while Mathura sculptures have native Indian stylistic influence.
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Gandhara Buddha images show Hellenistic features, while Mathura images draw on earlier local Yaksha traditions. Both regions produced Buddhist sculpture.
