How did the material of Mathura art differ from the Gandhara School?

Mathura used indigenous red sandstone, while Gandhara primarily used blue schist and later stucco.

Regional Materials in Art

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Mathura School of Art is distinguished by its use of white spotted red sandstone, which was locally available in the Mathura region.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

ID: ART_HIS_2014_146 Ref: Standard Educational Reference