Consider the following statements about Gandhara school of Art.

1. It was patronized by Kushanas.
2. It is based on ‘Mahayana Budhhism’
3. It made use of white marble.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the above

Ans – [B]

Explanation– Gandhara School was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art. The Gandhara School of art had developed in first century AD.

Both Shakas and Kushanas were patrons of Gandhara School, which is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form. The art of the Gandhara school was primarily Mahayana and shows Greco-Roman influence. It made use of grey sandstone. White Marble was used in Amravati school.