Sculpture and Carving — Mains Questions

Analyze the evolution of the Buddha image in Indian sculpture from the Kushana period to the Gupta period, highlighting the stylistic and iconographic shifts.

Discuss the distinctive features of Hoysala temple sculpture, explaining how the choice of material contributed to its unique intricacy and ornamentation.

Examine the role of iconography in understanding the religious and philosophical underpinnings of Indian sculpture, with examples from Hindu and Buddhist traditions.