How does Gandhara art differ from Mathura art?

Gandhara art is realistic and Greco-Roman in style, while Mathura art is indigenous and more symbolic/spiritual.

Schools of Ancient Art

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Gandhara School of art is a synthesis of Indian Buddhist themes and Greek (Hellenistic) stylistic techniques.

Exam Year

1996

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1996_97 Ref: The Art of India by Stella Kramrisch