1. Buddhist Art In Ancient India
Ken House
Grade 9 Visual Arts.

2. Topics Ancient India The Buddha Basics of Buddhism
Buddhist Art in India

3. India in sixth century BC
India is thriving economically
Strangling Vedic Religion
Religious revolution

4. The Buddha Born as Siddhartha A life of indulgence The Great departure
Seeking the truth
The middle way
Enlightenment
Liberation

6. Emperor Asoka (272-231 BC) Alexander attempts to take India
The Mauryan empire takes control of India
Asoka is the third Mauryan emperor
Asoka supports Buddhism
Asokan columns

8. Buddhism and Sanchi The missionary cause The stupas
The Great Stupa at Sanchi
Relief Stories

12. Conclusion Art was crucial to the success of Buddhism
Buddhism is all over the world in many forms
Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the West Today