Sogdian (culture and style)

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Scope note
A culture and style of pre-Muslim Central Asia, named after, but not restricted to the area of Sogdiana. Noted visual arts were created 5th/ 9th centuries. Many cultural streams united in the area of Sogdiana, including Sāsānian culture, post-Gupta India, and Sui and T’ang Chinese. Style is characterized in painting and carved wood.
Sogdian
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024