Multiple choice

Which of the following sculptures are the important sculptures of Guptas?

  1. Sleeping and Sitting Buddha

  2. Preaching and Standing Buddha

  3. Meditating and Standing Buddha

  4. All the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Preaching Buddha (preaching Buddha) from Sarnath and Standing Buddha statues are iconic Gupta period sculptures known for their refined elegance, spiritual expression, and technical mastery. The Sarnath Buddha, depicting Buddha's first sermon, exemplifies Gupta sculpture with its flowing robes, calm face, and detailed craftsmanship. Standing Buddha images from this period also display characteristic Gupta style elements. While Meditating and Sleeping Buddha images exist in Buddhist art, the Preaching and Standing Buddha sculptures are most celebrated as Gupta masterpieces.

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