Western classical elements can be seen in the Gandhara School of Art as reflected in the Buddha’s

1. usina, urna and elongated ears.
2. head
3. heavy folds of the robe.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans-[C] 
Explanation The characteristics Gandhara sculptures, standing or the seated Buddha reflects the essential nature of Gandhara art. Iconography is purely Indian in it. Seated Buddha sculpture has the physical marks of the Buddha like the usina which means topknot of uncut hair, the urna (mole) and elongated ears.
Head of the Buddha in this art was based on the Greek God,Apollo and heavy folds of the robe was western element.

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