Can you tell me about the Sculptures of Gandhara School of Art as I have interest in it and so want to know about it?

The Gandhara School of art had also developed in first century AD along with Mathura School during reign of Kushana emperor Kanishka.

Both Shakas and Kushanas were patrons of Gandhara School, which is known for the first sculptural representations of the Buddha in human form.

The Various Mudras of Buddha in Gandhara Art In all the Buddha depicted in the Gandhara Art is shown making four types of hand gestures and this is art.

The Various Mudras of Buddha in Gandhara Art

In all the Buddha depicted in the Gandhara Art is shown making four types of hand gestures and this is a remarkable feature in this art.

The gestures are as follows:

Abhayamudra : Don’t fear

Dhyanamudra : meditation
Buddhist rock carvings in Pakistan's Swat Valley dating to the Gandhara civilization are at risk from the elements & local vandalsBuddha in Dhyanamudra, Swat Valley, Pakistan(Buddha when meditating under the pipal tree before his Enlightenment)

Dharmachakramudra: a preaching mudra
Seated in dhyanasana with his arms crossed before his chest in the gesture of teaching, Dharmachakra Mudra. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath.

Bhumisparshamudra: Touching the earth
“The Enlightenment : After meditating for forty days beneath a pipal tree, the Buddha approached the moment of omniscience. Evil demons have failed to distract him, and he calmly touches the earth to witness his attainment of enlightenment.

Main Differences Between Mathura School of Arts and Gandhara School of Arts

(1) Origin

Mathura School: No foreign Influence, however, later it cross fertilized with the Gandhara School. Its development took place indigenously.
Gandhara School: Strong Greek influence. Was based on Greco-Roman norms encapsulating foreign techniques and an alien spirit. It is also known as Graeco-Buddhist School of art. Initially inspired by Yaksha Images Assimilating various traits of Acamenian, Parthian and Bactrian traditions into the local tradition is a hallmark of the Gandhara style. Initially inspired by Hellenistic features.

(2) Material Used

Mathura School: Spotted Red Sandstone
Gandhara School: Blue-grey Mica schist / Grey Sandstone