The arrival of Mahayana Buddhism in during 1st- 2nd century AD brought new perspectives for Mongolian art, which from that moment onwards many religious artworks were produced. In the 8th Century AD, the Uigurs reinforced the influence of Buddhism in development of Mongolian culture by spreading their religion through establishing temples all over the territory.
With the formation of merge of Mongolian Nomadic tribes and the forming of the Mongolian Empire in the first centuries of the second millennia, Mongolian art received influence from the various protectorate states which were under Great Mongolian Empire rule.
During 20th century, Mongolian art was influenced by Communism that enrooted in the country with the revolution of 1930s, defining the latest phase of Mongolian art representation before the current phase of modern and contemporary art. The Fantastic artworks you find at Amira Gallery represents latest Mongolia as it faces the new influences of new era, Globalization and Technology, as a country seeking the future without forgetting its past."