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How do the Buddhas of Bamiyan relate to Buddhist artistic traditions?
They represent key figures in Buddhism (Vairocana and Sakyamuni) and served as a place of worship, reflecting the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road.
How does the Jowo Rinpoche relate to Buddhist artistic traditions?
It represents the Buddha after his parinirvana, using iconographic elements like padmasana and dhyana mudra, and is a revered object of worship.
How does the Bamiyan Buddhas showcase religious syncretism?
Greek-style clothing and hairstyles on Buddhist statues.
How does the Jowo Rinpoche represent the Buddha?
The Buddha is in padmasana (lotus position) with his left hand in dhyana mudra (gesture of contemplation).
How did the Silk Road affect artistic traditions?
The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of artistic ideas, leading to Greek influence on the Buddhas of Bamiyan and the spread of Buddhism from India to Tibet which influenced the Jowo Rinpoche.
What was the context of the Buddhas of Bamiyan?
Located in the Bamiyan Valley along the Silk Road, showing Greek influence and the spread of Buddhism. Destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.
What is the significance of the Silk Road in relation to Central Asian Art?
It facilitated cultural exchange, influencing artistic styles and religious syncretism in the region.
What is the context surrounding the creation of Jowo Rinpoche?
Buddhism was introduced to Tibet from India between the 6th and 9th centuries CE.
Describe Persianate Arts and their influence.
Influenced by the Safavid and Timurid dynasties of Iran, impacting Mughal art in India and Ottoman art in Turkey. This shows how artistic styles spread and evolved!
What led to the dual artistic styles in Central Asia?
Persianate Islamic styles focused on maintaining established West Asian art traditions while Indian-inspired styles emphasized traditional South Asian art with idealized figural representation.
Define 'Silk Road'.
A network of trade routes facilitating cultural exchange between China, India, and the Greco-Roman world.
What is 'iconoclasm'?
The destruction of religious images, often due to religious or political beliefs.
Define 'parinirvana'.
In Buddhism, it refers to the death of the Buddha, marking his final liberation.
What is 'padmasana'?
The lotus position, a cross-legged sitting posture often used in Buddhist meditation.
Define 'dhyana mudra'.
A hand gesture (mudra) of contemplation, indicating meditation.