Compare and Contrast the Representation of Buddha in the Gandhara

question 71

Essay

Compare and contrast the representation of Buddha in the Gandhara and Mathura traditions. Use examples to support your essay.

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Definitions:

Light Waves

Light Waves are electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sensation of sight and varying in wavelength to produce different colors.

Sound Waves

Vibrations that travel through air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Amplitude

Amplitude refers to the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.