India
Essay assignment
Writing assignment I
Discuss the effect that Buddhism had on the art and architecture of the Mayura, Shunga, and Kushan dynasties (750 words minimum)
Include the following in your essay: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion format:
A) Which Yakshi do you feel represents the organic style, first seen in the “Male Torso”
B) How are the jatakas presented?
C) How does Buddhism influence the architecture (chaitya hall/stupa) produced at this time?
D) What type of mediums are favored by these artists and how does this change based on geography (example discuss the Gandharan and Mathuran Buddha)?
Discuss the effect that Buddhism had on the art and architecture of the Mayura, Shunga, and Kushan dynasties.
