Gandhar art was influenced by _________ art.

The correct answer is Unani and Roman.

Key Points

Gandhar art -

• Under the influence of the Greek art of sculpture, a new form of art emerged in India during the Kushana period.
• It is called the Gandhara school of art.
• In the Gandhara, art school images of Gautam Buddha were mainly carved in Gandhara.
• Gandhara school of art was one of the major schools of art in the history of ancient India.
• Although being an intricate part of Indian history, it is uniquely associated with the Greco(Unani)-Roman style of art. Hence Option 2 is correct.
• The combination of these Greco-Roman and Indian ideas along with the influence of other foreign traditions such as from China and Iran resulted in the formation of a distinct style known as the Gandhara School of art.
• In its interpretation of Buddhist legends, the Gandhara school incorporated many motifs and techniques from classical Roman art, including vine scrolls, cherubs bearing garlands, tritons, and centaurs. 
• This style of art was closely associated with Mahayana Buddhism and hence the main theme of this art was Lord Buddha and Bodhisattvas.
• The striking feature of the Gandhara School of art shows a very realistic and natural depiction of features in perfection.
• The Greco-Roman effect on Gandhara art can be traced through -
  • Halo around the head of Lord Buddha
  • Buddha’s wavy hair
  • The forehead lines
  • Ornaments
  • Drape and style of the garments
• Thus, Gandhara School of Art can be said as an influence and culmination of both the Indian as well as foreign traditions due to its strategic location.