GANDHARA SCHOOL OF ART

Gandhara School of Art:

-Flourished from 1st Century B.C. to 5th Century A.D. in the Gandhara region & received its greatest patronage from Kanishka.

-Associated with Mahayana Buddhism.

-It has a strong Greek influence.

-Also called Greco - Buddhist School.

-It was initially inspired by Hellenistic features.

-Remains found in Taxila & Sites in Afghanistan & North - Western India.

-Mostly found in black stone & the statues were represented in thick drapeny with large & bold fold lines.