An Introduction to the Ajanta Caves: With Examples of Six Caves
Language: English
Published by Hari Sena Press, 2012
- First Edition
- Softcover
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- Title
- An Introduction to the Ajanta Caves: With Examples of Six Caves
- Author
- Singh, Rajesh Kumar
- Publisher
- Hari Sena Press
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 8192510700
- ISBN 13
- 9788192510705
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 13.051 ounces
- Dimensions
- 0.55 inches width by 6.14 inches height by 9.21 inches depth
You will find in this book the architectural history of the caves as well as a retelling of the Buddhist legends painted on the walls.
The history section includes the chronological development of four Ajanta caves: Caves 1, 2, 16 and 17. This is a new account of the chronology of the Ajanta caves based on the latest research carried out by the author.
The narrative sections include short summaries of 84 Buddhist legends that are painted on the walls of the Caves 1, 2, 9, and 17. The short summaries are based on the pioneering research work carried by D. Schlingloff and his predecessors. The descriptions follow the nearest known versions of the stories, many of them from still very obscure Buddhist scriptures.
At least one photograph of each of the preserved painted legends has been reproduced. In total there are 284 colour photographs, which also include some examples from architectural details, scultpures, inscriptions, ground plans, and motifs.
A short introduction of our current understanding about the prevailing political and cultural background is also given.
The book is intended for the advanced researchers, educators, students, and such general readers who seek an in-depth understanding of the history of the Ajanta caves and the paintings.
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Review
"There are hundreds of publications on these marvels of art in which Shri Singh's paperback is a most handy and authentic addition. The book contains seven chapters detailing the various aspects of the art of Ajanta, especially the depiction of paintings narrating the Buddhist jatakas and other stories of Buddha's life. The book presents updated information and views of leading contemporary scholars. Information from necessary domains has been collated with utmost care: epigraphy, ancient Buddhist texts, archaeology, iconography, architecture, and art history.... There are 284 colour photographs depicting architecture, paintings, sculpture, and decorative motifs in comprehensive detail. High resolution and updated photographs are presented here along with abridged stories. This book is an admirable attempt to make available a summary of the latest research, complemented by appropriate photographs that illustrate the detailed variety of the art and architectural panorama of the Ajanta caves... The publication ventured by Shri Singh is not only an authentic attempt, but faithful narratives of the Ajanta paintings and other art forms." -- Puratattva, Journal of the Indian Archaeological Society, 43, 2013
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