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Oil Paintings In Buddhist Caves Predates European Discovery

scientificblogging.com — Europeans always claimed to have discovered the oil painting technique in the 15th century. Turns out these caves in Afghanistan didn't read western history books. The oil paintings in caves behind two Taliban-destroyed Buddhas predate Europe oil painting by up to 900 years! Beautiful pictures!

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  • sakuranyc, on 04/22/2008, -0/+1I am always deeply fascinated by cultures that choose to covet their artistic expression in caves or other coveted locations. The concept of preserving something for a specific group of people, or to safeguard it for the future...
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