Which ancient culture greatly influenced the development of the Gandhara school of art?
Greek
The Gandhara school flourished in the north-west (present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) mainly under the Kushanas.
Its Buddha images show Greek (Hellenistic) and Roman features – wavy hair, realistic muscles, toga-like drapery – which is why it is also called Greco-Buddhist art.
Chinese, Persian and Egyptian styles were not the main influences on this school.
Hence, Greek.
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