Differences between gandhara and mathura school of art
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1.Influence
G:Greek Influence / Hellenistic Influence. Also called Indo-Greek art
M:Indigenous
2.Types of Material
G:Grey sandstone/ Bluish - Grey sandstone,stucco
M:Spotted Red sandstone
3.Religious influence
G:Mainly Buddhist
M:All 3 religions-Buddhism,Jainism and Hinduism
4.Areas spread
G:Northwest Frontier
M:Obviously Mathura, Sonkh, Kankalitila(Jain)
5.Features of Sculptures
G:Spiritual Buddha represents calmness;Bearded,has moustache;wears less ornament;wavy hair,large forehead and ears;seated in Yogi position and protruberance on his head implying knowlegde.
M:Delighted Buddha, face reflecting grace;head and face shaven;muscular and energetic body;Dress is tight;seated in Padmasana with Abhaya Mudra in Right hand and left on thigh;protruberance on head.
6.Other features
M: Buddha is surrounded by Bodhisattas; Halo around the Buddha decorated with geometrical motifs.
Shiva represented through Ling and Mukha ling
Scultpures of Mahavira and Vishnu are also covered.
HOPE IT HELPS!!
G-GANDHARA ART SCHOOL
M-MATHURA ART SCHOOL.
G:Greek Influence / Hellenistic Influence. Also called Indo-Greek art
M:Indigenous
2.Types of Material
G:Grey sandstone/ Bluish - Grey sandstone,stucco
M:Spotted Red sandstone
3.Religious influence
G:Mainly Buddhist
M:All 3 religions-Buddhism,Jainism and Hinduism
4.Areas spread
G:Northwest Frontier
M:Obviously Mathura, Sonkh, Kankalitila(Jain)
5.Features of Sculptures
G:Spiritual Buddha represents calmness;Bearded,has moustache;wears less ornament;wavy hair,large forehead and ears;seated in Yogi position and protruberance on his head implying knowlegde.
M:Delighted Buddha, face reflecting grace;head and face shaven;muscular and energetic body;Dress is tight;seated in Padmasana with Abhaya Mudra in Right hand and left on thigh;protruberance on head.
6.Other features
M: Buddha is surrounded by Bodhisattas; Halo around the Buddha decorated with geometrical motifs.
Shiva represented through Ling and Mukha ling
Scultpures of Mahavira and Vishnu are also covered.
HOPE IT HELPS!!
G-GANDHARA ART SCHOOL
M-MATHURA ART SCHOOL.
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