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RAWALPINDI: More than 100 sculptures inspired by the ancient art of Gandhara were showcased at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). Punjab Arts Council Director General Saman Rai inaugurated the ...
The Gandhara sculptures get their name from a small, hilly region around Peshawar that at the time of Darius I (522-485 B.C.) was a province of Persia. From that time until its final decline after ...
Nearly 400 artefacts, including prized Gandhara sculptures, Chola Bronzes and rare manuscripts, are part of a special exhibition that will open at the NGMA on September 9 to welcome spouses of ...
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts showed the Buddhist sculptures of Gandhara, on loan from Pakistan. Both shows were organized by Manhattan’s Asia Society, which was formed in 1957 with the aim of ...
When Buddhism, which was born in India in the 6th century BC, was gradually influenced by the highly mature Greek sculpture art introduced along the Silk Road, and began to have statues. This ...
Renowned for its extensive collection of Buddhist sculptures from the Gandhara era (2nd century BC to 6th century AD), the Peshawar museum stands out as one of Southeast Asia’s premier cultural ...
Various Gandhara sculptures reproduced by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University [Photo/Wu Siya] The "Light of Integration" section brings together 121 artworks from China and Pakistan, ...
Nearly 400 artefacts, including prized Gandhara sculptures, Chola Bronzes and rare manuscripts, are part of a special exhibition that will open at the NGMA on September 9 to welcome spouses of ...
The festival featured a grand exhibition of Gandhara artifacts, including sculptures, coins, pottery, paintings, and photography exhibits. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the artistic and ...
More than 20 stalls based on sculpture, stone carving, and Gandhara art are being set up by expert artisans. Moreover, traditional food, a kids' play area, and a book fair on Gandhara are also part of ...