Write a short note on ‘Bodhistva Head’ from Takshila
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This head shows close stylistic affinities with early stucco production from Gandharan sites at Taxila. The sensitive modeling has an ... Head of Buddha, Stucco with traces of paint, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara
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During the Mauryan period, and particularly during the reign of the Great Emperor Asoka (270 to 232 B.C.E.) and with his embrace of Buddhism, which became the predominant religion during the time, Buddhist influence in the sculptures became visible. Asoka erected many Pillars topped by famous sculptures of animals, mostly lions, of which six survive around India, carrying his edicts. Mauryan art is represented both in court art as well as popular art. While the tall stone pillars and their decorative capitals represent court art, examples of popular art may be seen in sculptures like the Deedarganj Yakshi which now in the Patna Museum in Bihar. Maurya