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Indian Heritage & CultureEXAMINEYear 201410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Art forms, literature, architecture from ancient to modern times, temple styles, Buddhist/Jain art, classical dances, music.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Gandhara Sculpture, Graeco-Roman Art, Buddha Drapery
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