The main purpose of Buddhist art in India was to popularise the religion
of Buddhism. Buddhist art in India came into being after the historical life of Gautam Buddha during the sixth to fifth century B.C. and then it developed by contact with other cultures as it spread all through Asia and the world.
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Author's Bio:
Buddhist art in India comprising the paintings and monuments through ages has helped to visualise the different phases of Buddhism that existed or still exist.