Question

Look at the figure and find out which school of art is evident on this image of Buddha.

Options

• Gandhara School of Art

• Mathura School of Art

• Karnataka School of Art

• Amaravati School of Art

Answer 1

Mathura School of Art

Explanation:

The Mathura School of Art's principal attraction is a collection of standing and seated Buddha statues. They are depicted with broad shoulders, a massive chest, legs apart, and feet firmly planted, providing an impression of great power. The Buddha raises his right arm in abhaya-mudra, a comforting gesture.