A P Jamkhedkar

Ajanta

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Part of the Monumental Legacy series, this book examines the most striking characteristics of Ajanta art, architecture, sculpture, and painting. It also gives us graphic insights into the history of Buddhism in India and the inter-relationship between various Buddhist centres across Asia.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hurst & Co.
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 149mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 347g
• ISBN-13: 9780195697858
• ISBN-10: 0195697855
• Artikelnr.: 26100814

Autorenporträt

A.P. Jamkhedkar is currently Director, K.J. Somaiya Centre for South & South East Asian Studies, Mumbai. Earlier he also served as Director of State Archaeology and Museums, Maharashtra.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Illustration
Preface and Acknowledgements
1: Introduction
2: Patrons
3: Religious Background
4: Architecture of Viharas and Chaityas
5: Themes: Sculpture and Painting
6: Painting at Ajanta and its Technique
7: Ajanta Caves
8: Monuments Around
9: Museums
Practical Tips and Information
Appendix
Glossary
Bibliography