Question

Consider the following statements regarding different schools of art:

1. In Gandhara school of art, Buddhism is the central theme and Buddha looks like Greek God.

2. In the Mathura school of art, the material used was red sandstone.

3. In the Mathura school of art, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and common people are also represented in this school of art.

Which among the following above given statements are correct?

1. Only 1 and 3
2. Only 1 and 2
3. Only 3
4. All of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All of the above

The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e All of the above.

Gandhara school	Mathura school
Patronized by Indo Greeks, Shakas, Kushans	Patronized by Kushans
Buddhism is the central theme	Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and common people are also represented
Buddha looks like a Greek god having curly hair and large ear lobes with beard	Buddha looks different, both head and face not shaven
The material used was blue-grey sandstone	The material used was red sandstone
Buddha in Yogi postures is seen	The Standing Buddhas of the Sravasti, Sarnath, and Kausambhi are seen in this school of art