Gupta SculpturesGupta Sculptures

Where/ When they were made?Where/ When they were made? Why they were made?Why they were made? Examples of Gupta sculpturesExamples of Gupta sculptures

IndiaIndia Started in c. 320 ceStarted in c. 320 ce Guptas Guptas Eastern region of Central Eastern region of Central

India, MagadhaIndia, Magadha 320-450 CE320-450 CE Collapsed c. 500 CECollapsed c. 500 CE

Buddhism/HinduismBuddhism/Hinduism

Buddhism reached its greatest influence in Buddhism reached its greatest influence in India/ Hinduism began to rise in popularity.India/ Hinduism began to rise in popularity.

Guptas supported HinduismGuptas supported Hinduism Temple reliefs Temple reliefs Stories in stoneStories in stone

Krishna vs Keshi (Krishna vs Keshi (Demon Horse)Demon Horse)

From Uttar Pradesh 5From Uttar Pradesh 5thth cent. Indiacent. India

TerracottaTerracotta

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Flying VidyadharasFlying Vidyadharas

From Gwalior, Gupta From Gwalior, Gupta 55thth cent. cent.

Standing BuddhaStanding Buddha

Standing BuddhaStanding Buddha, , Gupta period (ca. 319–Gupta period (ca. 319–500), 5th century500), 5th centuryUttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, IndiaMathura, IndiaPurchase, Enid A. Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift, 1979 Haupt Gift, 1979 (1979.6)(1979.6)http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_arhttp://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/viewOnezoom.asp?t/viewOnezoom.asp?dep=6&zoomFlag=1&viewmode=0&itemdep=6&zoomFlag=1&viewmode=0&item=1979%2E6=1979%2E6

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