04609cam a2200733 i 4500 23124733 OSt 20260825144715.0 230511t20232023enkab b 001 0 eng d 2023938596 GBC3F9224 bnb 021184057 Uk 9780500296691 (paperback) 0500296693 (paperback) 23124733 (OCoLC)1400110453 UKMGB eng rda KSG OCLCO OCLCF OCLCQ OCLCO NYP CLART YDX OCLCO BTS OCLCO OCLCA OCLCL DLC lccopycat a-ii--- ND2829.A4 B44 2023 751.7/3095484 23 Behl, Benoy K., 1956- author. https://isni.org/isni/0000000084131462 The Ajanta Caves : ancient Buddhist paintings of India / Benoy K. Behl. Updated edition / with foreword by William Dalrymple. Updated and revised edition. London : Thames & Hudson, 2023. ©2023 256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 25 cm text txt rdacontent still image sti rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier polychrome rdacc rdaill Previous edition: 2005. Originally published: New York : Harry N. Abrams, 1998. Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-255) and index. "A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art. Since their chance rediscovery 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 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, The Ajanta Caves will help preserve the legacy of the glorious art of Ajanta for years to come."-- Provided by publisher Gautama Buddha Art. Gautama Buddha fast Buddhist mural painting and decoration India Ajanta. Mural painting and decoration, Indic India Ajanta Caves. Buddhist cave temples India Ajanta. Cave temples India Ajanta. Cave paintings India Ajanta Caves. Temples rupestres bouddhiques Inde Ajaṇṭā. Temples rupestres Inde Ajaṇṭā. Buddhist mural painting and decoration fast Cave paintings fast Ajanta Caves (India) Ajaṇṭā (Inde : Site archéologique) India Ajanta Caves fast Art fast Illustrated works. lcgft Ouvrages illustrés. rvmgf Art. lcgft https://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2017027218 Dalrymple, William, writer of foreword. has work: Ajanta Caves (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCFJWYgqkYHkyHFYmQ4xr9C https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork 7 cbc copycat 2 epcn 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK 0 16064 16064 0 0 lcc 0 0 KSGNBO KSGNBO 2026-08-25 0 ND2829.A4 B44 2023 NRB50202 2026-08-25 14:47:35 2026-08-25 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 KSGNBO KSGNBO 2026-08-25 0 ND2829.A4 B44 2023 NRB50201 2026-08-25 14:48:14 2026-08-25 BK