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Greco Buddhist Art

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The Greco-Buddhist art or Gandhara art is the artistic manifestation of Greco-Buddhism, a cultural syncretism between Ancient Greek art and Buddhism. It had mainly evolved in the ancient region of Gandhara, located in the northwestern fringe of the Indian subcontinent.

Greco-Buddhist art - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Artistic syncretism between Classical Greece and Buddhist India Gandhara art Top: Standing Buddha from Gandhara , 1st-2nd century AD Centre: The Bimaran casket , representing the Buddha, is dated to around 30–10 BC. British Museum ; Bottom: The Bodhisattva Maitreya , 2nd century AD, Gandhara Years active 1st century BC -5th century AD Location Central Asia South Asia The Greco-Buddhist art or Gandhara art is the artistic manifestation of Greco-Buddhism , a cultural syncretism between Ancient Greek art and Budd

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