The Gandhara School of Art, also known as Greco-Buddhist art, emerged when Indian artisans interacted with Central Asians, Greeks, and Romans, particularly in the northwestern frontier of India, in a region called Gandhara. This cultural exchange led to the creation of a new artistic style where images of the Buddha were crafted in the Graeco-Roman style, even influencing the depiction of his hair.
A notable characteristic of Gandhara Art is the depiction of Buddha making four specific hand gestures, known as mudras.
These gestures are as follows:
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Despite the significant foreign influences on Gandhara art, it also developed unique features with indigenous elements.
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