Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture — Chapter Summary

Bharhut sculptures are tall

Bharhut sculptures are tall, linear, and in low relief. They stay close to the picture plane, and folded hands are shown flat against the chest. Narra

Sanchi Stupa

Sanchi Stupa-1 has upper and lower circumambulatory paths and four decorated toranas. Its sculpture is in high relief, fills the space fully, and beco

Mathura became a major sculptural centre

Mathura became a major sculptural centre where the Buddha image was modelled on earlier Yaksha images. The style has bold carving, round faces, fleshy

Gandhara

Gandhara, now in Pakistan, developed Buddha images with Hellenistic features. The style shows Greco-Roman influence, sharp outlines, smooth surface tr

Sarnath Buddha images have plain transparent

Sarnath Buddha images have plain transparent drapery covering both shoulders and a halo with little ornamentation. The form is slender, rhythmic, refi