Which one of the following sculptures invariably used green schist as the medium?
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- AMaurya sculptures
- BMathura sculptures
- CBharhut sculpturesCorrect
- DGandhara sculptures.
Explanation
The correct answer is C.
The Bharhut school of art, located in present day Madhya Pradesh, primarily used green schist or dark red sandstone for its relief sculptures and railings. While Gandhara sculptures are famous for using grey schist and Mathura sculptures are known for spotted red sandstone, the consistent use of green schist is a defining characteristic of the Bharhut style. This stone allowed for the intricate carvings of Jataka tales and floral patterns seen on the Bharhut stupa.
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