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OVERVIEW:
Buddhist painting and sculpture
Lane Xang Buddha 2
Though often reflecting craftsmanship of the highest aesthetic quality, traditional Buddhist painting and sculpture was neither conceived nor perceived as art - its sole purpose was to educate and enlighten.
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Date updated: 26 February 2008
 
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