Temples

Temples (320-467)

Buddhist monument at Sanchi, demon attacking
Buddha, India

Sculpture reached its peak during the Gupta dynasty. Sculptors working in stone and bronze reproduced many aspects of their world although the focus was primarily religious. Architecture advanced rapidly in its design and execution. The most innovative developments came about in temples. The traditional temples that were cut into rock gave way during this period to free standing structures. [RB] {GC}