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Beyond Boundaries, Buddhist Art of Gandhāra

Posted on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries
An overview of an exhibition of some of the finest works of Gandhāran art held in 2021.

Beyond Boundaries, Buddhist Art of Gandhara

This is an excellent overview of some fine Gandhāran art on display at the UC Berekeley Art Museum. In an innovative format it features the two people responsible for the curation of the exhibition: Osmund Bopearachchi and Julia M. White, with the latter making remarks on the art works and the former describing them in detail.

The video features around a dozen items, which are then explained in some detail, and include coins, which are often very informative, if read properly; reliefs, mainly in grey schist, but which were originally coloured; and some exquisite free-standing sculptures.

We also see maps of the Gandhāran region so it is easier to see how it fits in geographically, which also helps explain the mix of styles found in Gandhāran art; and there are many other contextual details provided by the presenters.

 

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TAGS:
Culture, Gandhara, Pakistan, Reliefs, Sculpture

1 thought on “Beyond Boundaries, Buddhist Art of Gandhāra”

  1. Ognjen says:
    August 25, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Superb exhibition and a lot of informativna for People interested in Buddhist history!

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