Gandhara Art
Chapter 17: Materials and Techniques in Gandhar...
In the study of Gandharan art, stylistic hybridity is often emphasized, but materials and techniques are equally significant. They shaped the texture of sculptures while reflecting local resources and religious...
Chapter 17: Materials and Techniques in Gandhar...
In the study of Gandharan art, stylistic hybridity is often emphasized, but materials and techniques are equally significant. They shaped the texture of sculptures while reflecting local resources and religious...
Chapter 16: The Fasting Buddha at Lahore Museum
When you step into the Gandhara gallery of the Lahore Museum, one statue immediately captures your attention: a grey stone figure, ribs sharply outlined, veins visible, yet face calm and...
Chapter 16: The Fasting Buddha at Lahore Museum
When you step into the Gandhara gallery of the Lahore Museum, one statue immediately captures your attention: a grey stone figure, ribs sharply outlined, veins visible, yet face calm and...
Chapter 15: Gandhara Art in Comparative Perspec...
The uniqueness of Gandhara art becomes most evident when seen in comparison with: Indian indigenous art — e.g., Magadha and Mathura traditions Greco-Roman art — the classical heritage of the...
Chapter 15: Gandhara Art in Comparative Perspec...
The uniqueness of Gandhara art becomes most evident when seen in comparison with: Indian indigenous art — e.g., Magadha and Mathura traditions Greco-Roman art — the classical heritage of the...
Chapter 14: Expert Interviews — Multiple Perspe...
In the study of Gandhara art, different scholars emphasize different aspects. To capture this diversity, here are excerpts from expert perspectives. Interview Highlights Q: Why is Gandhara art called...
Chapter 14: Expert Interviews — Multiple Perspe...
In the study of Gandhara art, different scholars emphasize different aspects. To capture this diversity, here are excerpts from expert perspectives. Interview Highlights Q: Why is Gandhara art called...
Chapter 13: Timeline of Gandhara Art
The development of Gandhara art spans centuries, shaped by multiple empires and cultural interactions. Here’s a clear timeline: 4th Century BCE: Alexander’s Campaigns Greek armies marched into northwestern India....
Chapter 13: Timeline of Gandhara Art
The development of Gandhara art spans centuries, shaped by multiple empires and cultural interactions. Here’s a clear timeline: 4th Century BCE: Alexander’s Campaigns Greek armies marched into northwestern India....
Chapter 12: Gandhara in Books — Through the Eye...
Today, we step away from stone statues and enter the library. The study of Gandhara art is itself a history of scholarship across centuries. Classic Works Alfred Foucher In...
Chapter 12: Gandhara in Books — Through the Eye...
Today, we step away from stone statues and enter the library. The study of Gandhara art is itself a history of scholarship across centuries. Classic Works Alfred Foucher In...