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Mahaparinibbana and Stupa Art Trends by Virat Kohli is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes post-Mauryan artistic trends in India from the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE. Key developments include the emergence of regional kingdoms and Buddhist and Hindu sects. Important early sculptural sites include Bharhut, Sanchi, Mathura, and Gandhara. At Bharhut, sculptures maintained linearity while Sanchi saw more naturalistic poses. Mathura blended Yaksha imagery with the human Buddha form, while Gandhara fused Indian, Greek, and local styles. Regional variations in art emerg
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- Virat Kohli
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