Buddhist Art In Ancient India
Ken House
Grade 9 Visual Arts.
Topics Ancient India The Buddha Basics of Buddhism Buddhist Art in India
India in sixth century BC India is thriving economically Strangling Vedic Religion Religious revolution
The Buddha Born as Siddhartha A life of indulgence The Great departure Seeking the truth The middle way Enlightenment Liberation
Emperor Asoka (272-231 BC) Alexander attempts to take India The Mauryan empire takes control
of India Asoka is the third Mauryan
emperor Asoka supports Buddhism Asokan columns
Buddhism and Sanchi
The missionary cause The stupas The Great Stupa at Sanchi Relief Stories
Conclusion Art was crucial to the success of
Buddhism Buddhism is all over the world in
many forms Buddhism is the fastest growing
religion in the West Today
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