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By Gregory Disney-Britton
Buddhism originated in India and traveled eastward through Pakistan where it began to receive significant patronage in the first century AD. This week, as collectors assemble in New York for Asia Week in New York, many will seek works celebrating that ancient history. Lasting through March 22, it's an annual gathering that brings dealers together, such as Nayef Homsi and Gianguan Auctions, to offer sculptures, paintings, relics and jewelry. "Head of Buddha" in grey schist from Gandhara, circa 2nd Century, is one of those offerings (above) and it is our NEWS OF WEEK.
In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:
By Gregory Disney-Britton
Buddhism originated in India and traveled eastward through Pakistan where it began to receive significant patronage in the first century AD. This week, as collectors assemble in New York for Asia Week in New York, many will seek works celebrating that ancient history. Lasting through March 22, it's an annual gathering that brings dealers together, such as Nayef Homsi and Gianguan Auctions, to offer sculptures, paintings, relics and jewelry. "Head of Buddha" in grey schist from Gandhara, circa 2nd Century, is one of those offerings (above) and it is our NEWS OF WEEK.
In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:
- Buddhist Art of Week: Asia Week in NYC celebrates art as vast as a continent [More News]
- Christian Art of Week: “Adam and Eve” by George Whitman, at LGBT Center [More News]
- Islamic Art of Week: Iraqi minister concerned over demolition of third site [More News]
- Judaic Art of Week: TriBeCa neighborhoods most memorable synagogue [More News]
- Other Art of Week: Stonehenge defiled by rowdy public on Winter Solstice [More News]
