Major Styles of Sculpture and Foreign Influences

Gandhara Art: Convergence of Greek and Central Asian Influences

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Introduction

  • Gandhara art is a distinct art form in ancient Asian history, developed in regions of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • It was a 'melting pot' of cultural exchange between the East and the West.
  • It showcases a unique synthesis of Greco-Bactrian and Central Asian elements through Buddhist art.

    • Historical Background

  • Gandhara was a major trade and cultural hub located on the Silk Road.
  • Greek ideas spread here following the invasions of Alexander the ....
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