Tom Holland@holland_tom·Sep 18, 2022Stunning Gandharan statue of the Buddha, found in 1891 by 3 officers of the Northumbrian Fusiliers. @DalrympleWill2146381
Venkatesh Rao@vgrReplying to @holland_tom and @DalrympleWillToo Greek-realist for me. Kinda uncanny valley since the Buddha is more concept than historical figure.I prefer the og mathura style. Buddha styles are some sort of litmus test.en.m.wikipedia.orgArt of Mathura - Wikipedia2:49 PM · Sep 18, 20222 Likes
Hugh MacLeod@hughcards·Sep 18, 2022Replying to @vgr @holland_tom and @DalrympleWillWe Christians have the same deal with Jesus. Different sects visualize him differently.1