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Q · Buddhist ArchitectureMedium · 45s
The depiction of the Buddha in human form started in which art school?
TopicBuddhist Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The anthropomorphic representation of Buddha started with the Gandhara School under Kushanas. Earlier art was aniconic.
Final Answer: Option C — Gandhara