Magnificent Murals - Buddhist Art of Ajanta
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Enter a pictorial Buddhist universe draped across cave walls – a journey back in time to the breathtaking murals of Ajanta. Tales and events, flora and fauna, symbols and motifs, touches of whimsy... Who painted these murals – and when, how, why? Exploring these questions, the book underlines their value despite their perilous state. Line drawn reproductions fill in missing details, and guided narrative cues unfold timeless stories on worn stone canvases... An invaluable introduction to a wonder that needs protecting.
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Enter a pictorial Buddhist universe draped across cave walls – a journey back in time to the breathtaking murals of Ajanta.
Tales and events, flora and fauna, symbols and motifs, touches of whimsy... Who painted these murals – and when, how, why? Exploring these questions, the book underlines their value despite their perilous state. Line drawn reproductions fill in missing details, and guided narrative cues unfold timeless stories on worn stone canvases... An invaluable introduction to a wonder that needs protecting.
Book Details
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ISBN9789349993792
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Pages88
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Avg Reading Time3 hrs
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Age0-11 yrs
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Country of OriginIN
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