Gupta Sculptures

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  320-450 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 5th cent. India  Terracotta  www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/05/ss a/hob_1991.300.htm Flying Vidyadharas  From Gwalior, Gupta 5th cent. Standing Buddha  Standing Buddha, Gupta period (ca. 319– 500), 5th century Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, India Purchase, Enid A. Haupt Gift, 1979 (1979.6) http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_ar t/viewOnezoom.asp?dep=6&zoomFlag= 1&viewmode=0&item=1979%2E6 Sites Cited  www.metmuseum.org/toah/ho/05/ssa/hob_1991.300.htm  http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/viewOnezoom.asp?dep=6&zoomFla g=1&viewmode=0&item=1979%2E6