The North West part of India under Kushana ruler shows the legacy of alexander the great through representations of the buddha that are Greco-Roman influenced.
What was the effect of Greco Roman on Gandhara art?
Gandhara school is a popular art in India. It is uniquely associated with the Greco-Roman style of art. The combination of these Greco-Roman and Indian ideas along with the influence of other foreign traditions such as from China and Iran resulted in the formation of a distinct style known as the Gandhara School of art. The differentiation factor is that it represents realistic and natural depiction of features in perfection. Along with the images of Buddha , images of the Greek God Apollo were also seen.
The Greco-Roman effect on Gandhara art can be seen in the following way:
Halo around the head of Lord Buddha
Buddha’s wavy hair
The forehead lines
Ornaments
Drape and style of the garments
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