
The image is a slide from a presentation about Buddhist sculpture of Chinese influence. The slide is titled "Buddhist Sculpture of Chinese Influence" and has a title at the top that reads "After Buddhism spread to China in the 1st century AD, Buddhist icons were gradually transformed by local culture, creating a unique sculpture style that demonstrated the influence of Chinese culture. The Southern and Northern Dynasties (386-589 AD) saw a trend of sinicization as Buddhist sculpture in the Chinese inland gradually became independent of Indian and Central Asian influences. The elegant and slender figures of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD), the majestic and dignified style of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and graceful and refined sculptures of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) are the best examples of the stylistic evolution of Chinese Buddhism. They reflect Chinese people's creativity as well as a positive attitude to absorb foreign cultures and are an important chapter in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture."
