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for q2 A must be the answer no??
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Woah dear, Thank you for this idea. I was looking for a similar topic like this when I browsed your post. This is all factual.
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for q2 A must be the answer no??


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Scholars of early Buddhist art agree that Buddha images in human form emerged around the first century a . d . in the regions of Mathura, located in central India, and Gandhara, now part of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Uncertainty exists, however, about whether Mathura or Gandhara has the stronger claim to primacy. Those who believe that anthropomorphic sculptures of the Buddha first appeared in Gandhara point out that earlier Buddhist art was largely aniconic and that bas relief was far more common than sculpture. They argue that Greek influence in Gandhara promoted the development of the new style and form of representation of the divine. Other scholars make the case for indigenous development of such representations in Mathura, citing a centuries-long record of iconic art in pre-Buddhist traditions. They do not reject all foreign influence, but they argue that local traditions provided a strong foundation for the development of Buddhist sculpture.



You can conclude from these statements that the earliest Buddhist art didn’t usually depict the Buddha in human form............B is the answer

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Can someone please explain the 1st question? I went with option A since it seemed more relevant.
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Which of the following, if true, would those who believe that anthropomorphic images of Buddha originated in Gandhara be likely to cite as evidence for their viewpoint?

A) Pre-Buddhist subcultures in the Gandhara region created representations of their deities in human form.
B) Mathuran Buddhas’ lightweight robes appear to have been modeled on the real robes of people who lived in a warm climate.
C) Gandharan artists were isolated from the larger society and not exposed to influences from outside the region.
D) Rulers from the Mathura region had political ties to Greek rulers and frequently exchanged gifts with them.
E) The hairstyles worn by Gandharan Buddhas are similar to those depicted on Greek pottery froneed same period.

We nbned to find information only regarding the Buddha from Gandhara. As such, A, B, and D are out

C is wrong because the Buddha from Gandhara region was influenced by the Greeks. So only E is the right answer.

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For example, the artists of Gandhara sculpted their Buddhas in heavy, pleated drapery, similar to that of Greek statues. Wavy lines indicating hair also reflect Greek influence.


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Just a quick question, in question 2 which evidence helps us to rule out A option?
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Just a quick question, in question 2 which evidence helps us to rule out A option?
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Hi There!

Although the passage says that evidence found were from India, Afghanistan & Pakistan, but it does not say that the first Bhuddist art appeared were from these same places. It is possible that the first evidence found were from China or Korea orany other country, the statement is open to wide conclusion. Thus we can rule out A.


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