The Ajanta Caves
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A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored
photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient
Buddhist art. Since their chance re-discovery in 1819, the
breathtaking paintings and sculptures of the Ajanta caves have
inspired and delighted experts and amateurs alike. Ranging in date
from the second century BCE to the sixth century CE, these ancient
Buddhist artworks rank among the world's most important cultural
treasures.Benoy K. Behl captured the beauty and luminosity of these
works using long exposures and only natural light and now presents
them here digitally restored to show the paintings closer to their
original glory than ever before. The exquisite murals, depicting
the tales of previous incarnations of Buddha, scenes of princely
processions and fantastical birds and beasts, provide virtually the
only evidence of painting styles that first developed in India and
remain crucially important to the understanding of Buddhist art
throughout Asia.On UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites, the
Ajanta caves survive as a potent symbol of the great beauty of
India's rich artistic past. This new edition provides for the first
time a view of some of the masterpieces of Ajanta painstakingly
digitally restored by Behl. Sensitively carried out, the
restoration makes the paintings clearer without interfering with
their original grace and nuance, leading to a deeper appreciation
of their artistry.Accompanied by expert commentaries to fully
immerse the reader in the cultural context of the murals, this book
will help preserve the legacy of the glorious art of Ajanta for
years to come.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd ,
Benoy K. Behl
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Thames & Hudson Ltd,
Benoy K. Behl
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