Author: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
Year: 2013
Volume: Vol- I of III
Pages: 517
ISBN: 978-81-7305-456-3
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: Ajanta Paintings, Narrative Wall Paintings, Cultural Significance, Ajanta cave Paintings
Classification: 741.02
Shelf: C1R5
Accession No: B1131
Contents: Plans of the Caves Concordance Preliminary Remarks on the Formal Aspects 1- The Paintings of the Second Century B.C. 2- The Paintings of the Fifth Century A.D.
Abstract: *Ajanta: Handbook of the Paintings 1* by Dieter Schlingloff offers an in-depth interpretation of the narrative wall paintings in the Ajanta Caves, exploring their historical, artistic, and cultural significance. The volume begins with the spatial and chronological context of the caves, followed by a detailed analysis of the formal aspects of the paintings. Schlingloff examines works from two key periods: the Second Century B.C., focusing on foundational narrative themes, and the Fifth Century A.D., highlighting the evolution of artistic style and complexity. This book provides crucial insights into the cultural, religious, and social contexts that shaped the Ajanta murals.