Q. Consider the following differences between the Mathura School and Gandhara School of Art:- The Mathura school primarily utilized red sandstone, whereas the Gandhara school predominantly used grey sandstone.
- The Mathura school largely lacked foreign artistic influences, but the Gandhara school incorporated significant Greek influence.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. The Mathura school used red sandstone and developed indigenously with minimal outside influence. The Gandhara school, influenced by Greek and Roman art due to Indo-Greek contact, primarily employed grey schist (a type of grey sandstone) in sculptures, reflecting clear external stylistic influences.