Buddhism artists were known to embody the religious teachings in mesmerizing works of art full of knowledge and meaning, the Great Eastern Temple and its magnificent sculptures being one of the many examples of such principle.

Could a contemporary person depict, discern, and understand the meaning and importance behind Buddhist art without the necessary tools and knowledge? If not, would the artwork lose its essence and value if it is contemplated uniquely through the lenses of a subjective approach rather than one that solely considers its original intent? If that were the case, would that be an erroneous assessment, and why?

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