History · Ancient Indian Art and Architecture

The art of Buddhist stupas evolved significantly over centuries, reflecting various artistic influences, religious motifs, and regional styles. Consider the following statements: 1. The Great Stupa at Sanchi, originally built by Ashoka, was later enlarged and embellished during the Shunga and Satavahana periods, featuring toranas intricately carved with Jataka tales. 2. The Amaravati Stupa in Andhra Pradesh is known for its highly detailed bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and for its influence on the art of South-East Asia. 3. The Gandhara stupas, influenced by Hellenistic art, are characterized by the depiction of Buddha in human form, draped in Greco-Roman style robes, often in narrative panels. 4. The Bharhut Stupa, although largely destroyed, is renowned for its surviving railings and gateways that display early examples of narrative relief sculpture in Indian art, including yaksha and yakshi figures. Which of the statements given above are accurate?