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Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture

CBSE · Class 11 · Fine Arts

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1. Major Features of Post-Mauryan Art

  • Various dynasties controlled parts of the former Mauryan Empire from the second century BCE onwards.
  • The rise of the main Brahmanical sects such as the Vaishnavas and Shaivas also marked this period.
  • Art developed in many centres across north, south, west, and eastern India.
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2. Bharhut Sculpture

  • Bharhut sculptures are tall and in low relief.
  • They are like Mauryan Yaksha and Yakshini images.
  • The sculptural volume is linear and images stick to the picture plane.
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3. Sanchi Stupas and Sculpture

  • Sanchi is about 50 km from Bhopal.
  • There are three main stupas at Sanchi.
  • Stupa-1 is presumed to have the relics of the Buddha.
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4. Mathura, Gandhara, and Sarnath Schools

  • Mathura was a major sculptural centre in northern India.
  • The Buddha image at Mathura was modelled on earlier Yaksha images.
  • Mathura also produced Jain Teerthankar images, Vaishnava and Shaiva images, and Kanishka's headless portrait.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Changes in Indian art and architecture after the Mauryan period, with major developments in sculpture, stupas, caves, painting, and regional styles

Historical backgroundBharhut sculptureSanchi Stupa-1Sanchi Stupa-2 and Stupa-3Mathura schoolGandhara schoolSarnath styleAmaravati stupa

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