Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gandhar Art.
  1. Gandhara School was based on GrecoRoman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art.
  2. In all the Buddha depicted in the Gandhara Art is shown making three types of hand gestures and this is a remarkable feature in this art.
  3. Its development took place indigenously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
Options:
A .  1 only
B .  1 and 3 only
C .  1 and 2 only
D .  2 and 3 only
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)In all the Buddha depicted in the Gandhara Art is shown making four types of hand gestures and this is a remarkable feature in this art. Abahayamudra : Don’t fear Dhyanamudra : meditation Dharmachakramudra: a preaching mudra Bhumisparshamudra: Touching the earth. Was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art.

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