The conventional view has long been this meant that early Buddhist art was aniconic.
At different times over the centuries each controlled it, and both did much to shape its predominantly Buddhist art.
Korean influence on Japanese Buddhist art was very strong during 552-710.
At this point, Chinese Buddhist art began to flourish, a process which continued through the 20th century.
The current show of Buddhist art is merely the latest example.
During the 16th century expressive Buddhist art and architecture flourished.
It is in Buddhist art that the depiction of everyday life first appears.
Both are at least 1,500 years old, and are considered among the greatest pieces of early Buddhist art.
Finest specimens of Buddhist art and other important remains have been housed at the museum.
This is one of the most popular scenes in ancient Buddhist art.