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    'Use of white marble, long legs and slender frames, human beings as central characters and prominence of kings, princess and palaces' were the characteristic features of which one of the following ancient art forms of India? [NDA 2009-II]

    A)  Amaravati School of Art

    B)  Gandhara School of Art

    C)  Mathura School of Art

    D)  Pahari School of Art

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Amaravati School of Art: In Amaravati, situated in the eastern Deccan, Andhra Pradesh, a different type of art form evolved and flourished for nearly six centuries commencing from 200-100 BC. Patronized first by the Satavahanas and later by the Bkshvakus and also by other groups. The lotus and the pumakumbha motifs are typical of Amaravati Art expressing auspiciousness and abundance. White Martle was used in this art and the themes were Buddha's life and Jatakas tales. The curly hair of Buddha is a feature that is influenced by the Greeks. The Palaces of Kings, Princes, etc. have got prominence


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