Buddha (Bamiyan)

Definition

The Buddha statues of Bamiyan were monumental sculptures located in Afghanistan's Bamiyan Valley. These statues depicted standing Buddhas and were considered significant examples of Buddhist art from the 6th century CE.

Related terms

Buddhism:

A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the historical Buddha) that emphasizes spiritual enlightenment and liberation from suffering.

Gandhara art: An artistic style that emerged in ancient Gandhara (present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan), which combined elements of Greek, Roman, Persian, and Indian influences.

Iconoclasm:

The deliberate destruction or removal of religious icons or symbols due to religious, political, or cultural reasons.