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

India  Started in c. 320 ce  Guptas  Eastern region of Central India, Magadha  CE  Collapsed c. 500 CE

Buddhism/Hinduism  Buddhism reached its greatest influence in India/ Hinduism began to rise in popularity.  Guptas supported Hinduism  Temple reliefs  Stories in stone

Krishna vs Keshi ( Demon Horse)  From Uttar Pradesh 5 th cent. India  Terracotta  a/hob_ htm

Flying Vidyadharas  From Gwalior, Gupta 5 th cent.

Standing Buddha  Standing Buddha, Gupta period (ca. 319– 500), 5th century Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, India Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift, 1979 (1979.6) t/viewOnezoom.asp?dep=6&zoomFlag= 1&viewmode=0&item=1979%2E6

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