How are Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic art connected?
Hinduism and Buddhism are considered two of the most significant religions of India. Because these belief systems share much in common, such as personal responsibility and tolerance, they have peacefully coexisted for centuries, blending artistic traditions as well. Buddhism gained popularity in India during the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. because it had no priesthood and no regard for a caste system, a refreshing change from the traditional fixed Hindu caste system. Buddhism became so widely accepted in Hindu society that eventually, Hindus accepted Buddha as the 9th incarnation of Vishnu. Another major religion, Islam, infiltrated Indian society beginning slowly in the 8th century A.D. with the invasion of Muslim tribes from the north. After this time, Indian art became more confined to architectural and decorative design, as Islam forbade the creation of idols. Many decorative tapestries on view at the Chrysler Museum of Art are devoid of any god-like imagery. Buddhism all but disapp
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