Notes and Study material for Exams
The Gandhara school of art was a Greco-Buddhist art style that developed in the ancient region of Gandhara, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. The style flourished between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE, and it is characterized by its fusion of Greek, Indian, and Central Asian artistic … Read more
The Kushanas: Short introduction In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This … Read more
Rise of Mahayana and Development of Art (Gandhara, Mathura and other Schools) Mahayana Hinduism was the dominant religion in the Gupta Empire. (B) Buddhism was also a major religion in the Gupta Empire. (C) Jainism was a minor religion in the Gupta Empire. (D) The Guptas were tolerant of all religions. The Gupta … Read more
Gandhara and Mathura school of art – Major Differences The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art are two of the most important schools of Indian art. They flourished in different parts of the country and at different times, but both had a profound impact on the development of Indian art. The Gandhara school of art … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture: Part 1 – A Shift in Focus and Expression The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, reached its zenith in the 3rd century BCE, leaving behind a legacy of monumental architecture, intricate sculptures, and a flourishing artistic tradition. However, the decline of the Mauryan Empire marked a … Read more
The Legacy of Ashoka: Post-Mauryan Art in Ancient India (3rd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE) The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka the Great, witnessed a golden age of art and architecture. However, the empire’s decline in the 3rd century BCE ushered in a new era, marked by political fragmentation and the rise … Read more