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प्रश्न
With reference to progress in art and architecture during and after the Gupta period, describe the following:
Characteristic features of sculpture of this period.
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उत्तर
The sculpture of Gupta period has the following distinctive
features:
- It evolved through two main schools of art - of Mathura and Sarnath. Pataliputra also emerged as an important school.
- It was wholly Indian and free from foreign influence.
- Spirituality formed the background.
- For the first time, Indian artists paid detailed attention to drapery, both plain or folded.
- In the earlier period halo (the circle of light surrounding the head of a deity) was plain but now it was marked by graceful ornamentation.
- Gupta art also differed from earlier schools of art in respect of the representation of Buddha in a variety of mudras (poses).
- Buddha is shown with curly hair instead of clean-shaven head shown by Gandhara artists.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which great conquest enabled Chandragupta II to carry the title of Sakari?
Mention two famous temples of the Gupta period.
Name the ‘Pancha Pandava’ Rathas.
Samudragupta earned a reputation as one of the greatest kings and conquerors. In this context, explain:
His Personal Attainments
Name any two titles adopted by the Gupta rulers?
Name the officer who was in charge of a province or bhukti during the Gupta period.
With reference to the classical age ushered in during the Gupta period, answer the following question:
Name four important authors and their works during this period.
There are many sources to reconstruct the Age of the Guptas and Harsha’s times. In this context explain:
Hiuen Tsang’s Memoirs with particular reference to his description of the Fifth Buddhist Assembly at Kanauj.
The reign of Chandragupta II marks the zenith of the Gupta glory. In this context, briefly describe:
Fa-hien’s Account of his times
With reference to the Gupta administration, mention briefly:
Provincial and District Administrative Machinery
