Yeah it's really interesting. During my recent visit to the National Museum, I came across how Hellenistic and Indian art styles influenced the Gandhara school of Arts. The most striking features were how they depicted Buddha in Hellenistic features like wavy hair, muscular physique and Greek hairstyle. Truly amazing to learn about this Heliodorus pillar.
I don’t think so, at least I haven’t read or heard about them. There’s very little information about Heliodorus as well. The one interesting part of the story is the fact how trade and commerce was the driving force behind religion and culture.
Absolutely fascinating! And mind-boggling to me that something so small and simple can stand for such a long time
Yeah it's really interesting. During my recent visit to the National Museum, I came across how Hellenistic and Indian art styles influenced the Gandhara school of Arts. The most striking features were how they depicted Buddha in Hellenistic features like wavy hair, muscular physique and Greek hairstyle. Truly amazing to learn about this Heliodorus pillar.
Some of our museums have the best collections. It’s a shame people don’t visit museums regularly.
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Fascinating history of this pillar. Are there more such heliodorus pillars in India?
I don’t think so, at least I haven’t read or heard about them. There’s very little information about Heliodorus as well. The one interesting part of the story is the fact how trade and commerce was the driving force behind religion and culture.