Reviewing Buddhist Ecclesiastic Art

Abstract

The article analyzes Buddhist art. The specificity of Tibetan Buddhism is emphasized in  comparison with the original Indian version of the Buddhist creed, which left its mark on  the themes of the works, as well as on the artistic embodiment of the main ideas and motives. The pantheistic “universe” of Vajrayan Buddhism is classified, the symbolism that forms the basis of Buddhist art (symbolism of color, gestures-wise, etc.), as well as the  principles of iconology, are analyzed in detail. The conclusion is made that for an  adequate assessment of this art it is important to understand its intellectual essence and the significance of its symbolism, since Buddhist art is a tool to achieve a spiritual goal.