Gandhara Art
Chapter 11: The Evolution of the Buddha Image i...
In early Buddhist art, the Buddha was not represented in human form. Instead, symbols such as the wheel of dharma, bodhi tree, footprints, or empty throne served as his presence....
Chapter 11: The Evolution of the Buddha Image i...
In early Buddhist art, the Buddha was not represented in human form. Instead, symbols such as the wheel of dharma, bodhi tree, footprints, or empty throne served as his presence....
Chapter 10: Artisans and Patrons — The Makers o...
The Chisel Marks of an Unknown Artisan On the base of a stupa in Taxila, archaeologists found an inscription: “This image was made by the artisan Gamosa.” Such signatures...
Chapter 10: Artisans and Patrons — The Makers o...
The Chisel Marks of an Unknown Artisan On the base of a stupa in Taxila, archaeologists found an inscription: “This image was made by the artisan Gamosa.” Such signatures...
Chapter 9: Gandhara and the Silk Road — FAQ
Why is Gandhara closely linked to the Silk Road? Because Gandhara lay at a critical junction of the southern Silk Road. Merchants, monks, and envoys traveling between India, Central Asia,...
Chapter 9: Gandhara and the Silk Road — FAQ
Why is Gandhara closely linked to the Silk Road? Because Gandhara lay at a critical junction of the southern Silk Road. Merchants, monks, and envoys traveling between India, Central Asia,...
Chapter 8: Archaeological Discoveries — Gandhar...
Gandhara, once a glorious center of Buddhist art, faded into obscurity during the medieval period. It was not until the rise of modern archaeology that it reentered the world’s vision....
Chapter 8: Archaeological Discoveries — Gandhar...
Gandhara, once a glorious center of Buddhist art, faded into obscurity during the medieval period. It was not until the rise of modern archaeology that it reentered the world’s vision....
Chapter 7: Gandhara in The Great Tang Records o...
Xuanzang’s Travel Notes In the 7th century, the Tang monk Xuanzang set out on his legendary pilgrimage to India, braving deserts, mountains, and rivers in search of the roots of...
Chapter 7: Gandhara in The Great Tang Records o...
Xuanzang’s Travel Notes In the 7th century, the Tang monk Xuanzang set out on his legendary pilgrimage to India, braving deserts, mountains, and rivers in search of the roots of...
Chapter 6: The Multilingual and Multireligious ...
Stepping into Gandhara is like entering an ancient “global city.” Here, multiple languages and religions did not merely coexist — they interacted, creating the fertile cultural soil in which Gandhara...
Chapter 6: The Multilingual and Multireligious ...
Stepping into Gandhara is like entering an ancient “global city.” Here, multiple languages and religions did not merely coexist — they interacted, creating the fertile cultural soil in which Gandhara...