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Gandhara - Exhibition about the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan
Taking place at the art and exhibition hall of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundeskunsthalle), Bonn.
Detail of a Buddha statue from Gandhara. Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90664717@N00/23544750/
The Buddhist art of Gandharas appears quite familiar the western culture. Generally, Gandhara is a historical region, which is located between contemporary Pakistan and Afghanistan. In its time of prosperity, the ancient region ranges from Bactria over Hindukusch to North India.
From November, 21st to March, 15th, the of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn presents an Exhibition about the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan, showing a wide range of Gandharas culture. Exhibition covers a great space of time, beginning with the Conquests of Alexander the Great. Despite a certain Greek as well as Roman influence, Gandharas artworks can predominantly be assigned to Buddhism. Focus of Gandhara's exhibition is on the regional development of Gandhara artwork and culture.
If you are interested in visiting this promising exhibition, you can find further information on www.bundeskunsthalle.de
From November, 21st to March, 15th, the of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn presents an Exhibition about the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan, showing a wide range of Gandharas culture. Exhibition covers a great space of time, beginning with the Conquests of Alexander the Great. Despite a certain Greek as well as Roman influence, Gandharas artworks can predominantly be assigned to Buddhism. Focus of Gandhara's exhibition is on the regional development of Gandhara artwork and culture.
If you are interested in visiting this promising exhibition, you can find further information on www.bundeskunsthalle.de
German Broadcasting Station ARD about Buddhistic Heritage of Pakistan
