Why Buddhism Adopted a Greek Art Style

Why Buddhism Adopted a Greek Art Style

Why Buddhism Adopted a Greek Art Style. Siddhartha at the Bodhi Tree in classizing style, 100s–200s AD, Pakistan, Gandhara. Credit: Cleveland Museum of Art, Public Domain. Buddhism encountered a fascinating fusion with Greek culture in ancient times after Alexander the Great’s conquests. This intersection is vividly illustrated in Gandharan art, which prominently features a style reminiscent of classical types. Why did this Eastern religion adop…