Question

give two main features of the Gupta sculpture

Answer 1

The Gupta period may be described as ‘classic’ in the sense of the degree of perfection it achieved—something that was never achieved before and has seldom been achieved since— and in the perfect balance and harmony of ail elements in style and iconography.

The Guptas were Brahmanical by religion with special devotion to Vishnu, but they showed exemplary tolerance for both Buddhism and Jainism.

Answer 2

The Gupta Dynasty, founded by Chandragupta I (accession c. 320 CE), ruled in North Central India  between the 4th and 6th centuries CE and the period is considered a golden age of artistic accomplishment. The Guptas were the first architects of purpose-built Hindu (but sometimes also Buddhist) temples which evolved from the earlier tradition of rock-cut shrines. Adorned with towers and elaborate carvings, these temples were often dedicated to all the Hindu gods. Unfortunately, relatively few of the large number of Gupta temples built have survived.  Gupta architecture is very diverse in style, design and features. This very diversity illustrates that Hindu temple architecture was in its formative stage and was yet to arrrive at the standardised situation of later centuries. Nevertheless, the influence of Gupta-era buildings on later Indian temple architecture is indisputable and continued right through to the Medieval period.