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