How Does the Representation of the Buddha That Emerged in the Second

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How does the representation of the Buddha that emerged in the second century CE, such as Yasadinna's standing Buddha (figure 18.11), to the use of recognizable attributes used to make figures in other religions always recognizable? Give specific examples, explaining how these attributes are similar and different. Why do you think different religions would have made certain figures recognizable with attributes? What does the fact that these similarities exist say about universal themes in art created by different people?

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Positive Face

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