🔆 Gupta Sculptures (4th–6th Century CE) 🎯 Peak of Indian classical art—noted for its grace, balance, serenity, and idealized beauty. A key feature of India’s Golden Age, blending Hindu and Buddhist themes. 📍 Key Characteristics: ✅ Material: • Mainly cream-colored stone (sandstone) • Some use of bronze (esp. in Buddhist art) • Nudity avoided—emphasis on modesty ✅ Graceful & Idealized Figures: • Striking balance of realism and idealism • Slim waists, sensuous forms, proportioned anatomy ✅ Spiritual Serenity: • Calm Buddhas in dhyana mudra • Half-closed eyes, meditative expressions show deep spiritual transcendence ✅ Softness & Fluidity: • Smooth curves and flowing drapery • Drapery clings lightly, adding elegance ✅ Iconography: • Buddha: Abhaya & Bhumisparsha mudras • Hindu deities: Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi with conch, lotus, etc. ✅ Detailed Ornamentation: • Intricate jewelry, crowns, robes • Balanced aesthetics, avoids over-decoration ✅ Famous Examples: • Seated Buddha (Sarnath) • Standing Buddha (Mathura) • Vishnu (Udayagiri Caves) • Maheshvara, Terracotta art 🔚 Legacy: Gupta sculptures are hailed for ideal form, serene expression, and refined technique—marking them as models of classical Indian sculpture.