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The representation of Buddha in India and China had some similarities and were taken from the origin of a religion Buddhism which initially came from India, and then over the centuries spread to China. Instead of just mere copying, Chinese art evolved the image of Buddha, making it its own innovation, and also presented other deities which were not known in India. In history, a classical period if Indian culture differed from that of Chinese in politics, artistic styles, religion and so on. India did influence China somewhat, though China remained to be less changed than influenced by Middle East and Mediterranean diverse cultures as India was.
China was one of the first of the great classical societies, and being isolated from other cultures formed intense and distinctive Chinese identity.
The first of China was built on Hwang He practices of yin and yang- basic harmony of nature where individual should seek Dao (a way) to relate to this harmony. In classical period China did change its culture, changing into more diverse culture, developed politically and artistically, later becoming well-integrated, as a result. The nation's political and cultural innovations began in the Zhou dynasty (1029-258), where the emphasis was on order in and control over China. In early centuries agriculture affected China, which in Zhou dynasty became rich and more efficient to serve population. Also Confucius in 6th and early 5th centuries introduced new philosophy that made China more distinct. Eventually though, Zhou dynasty, during the Era of Warring states (402-201BC), was disintegrated. After, Qin Shih Huangdi was of so called Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor of China. During the time, Chinese territory extended further to...