Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
There are many sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements – Jainism and Buddhism. In this context mention the significance of the following: Gandhara School of Art.
Advertisements
Solution
The Gandhara school of Art Gandhara along with Punjab became one of the most significant schools of early Indian art, active from about the middle of the first century BC to about the 5th century AD. Since this region was under the Greek rulers for about three centuries, Indian art was influenced by the Greco-Roman culture and this led to the development of a unique school of art, at Gandhara. In this school of art, the style and technique of Greek art were combined with Indian ideals and Indian themes. The Gandhara School produced a number of fine sculptures of Buddha and Boddhisattvas.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give any two sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements - Jainism and Buddhism.
Mention two important features of the Lion-Capital of the Samath Pillar.
What is the significance of the Lion-Capital for modern India?
Name one of the famous Chaityas at Euora.
With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:
Loss of Royal Patronage.
Who was Vardhamana Mahavira ? Give the significance of both parts of his name.
With reference to Jainism answer the following question:
Write a brief note on his transformation.
With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:
What caused the division of Jainism into two sects?
With reference to Jain religious philosophy, answer the following question:
Explain the causes responsible for the decline of Jainism.
With reference to Buddhism, answer the following question:
Who was Gautama Buddha? How did he achieve enlightenment?
