The canonical version of statues of Buddha combines which two forms?
A) Gandharan and Mathuran
B) Mathuran and Guptan
C) Theravadan and Mahayanan
D) Northern and Southern

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The canonical version of statues of Buddha combines Gandharan and Mathuran forms. Gandharan art reflects Greco-Roman influence, evident in the realistic depiction of human figures, while Mathuran art, indigenous to India, contributes to the spiritual and symbolic aspects of the Buddha images.

The Canonical Version of Statues of Buddha Combines Which Two