Ajanta: The Colour and Monochrome Reproductions of the Ajanta Frescoes Based on Photography. Part I & Part II

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Parts I and II (of 4) in 4 vol. (2 texts, 2 plates). This superb Buddhist art reference covers the paintings, icons, and sculptures, which depict various lives of the Buddha. Additionally addressing such subjects as Jataka, Yaksha & Yakshini, apsaras, monkey god, arhats, Birth of the Buddha votaries making offerings, Bodhisattva, Maitreya, Mudras, Hariti & Pancika, Naga Kings & too many to list. The Ajanta Caves in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotion through gesture, pose, and form. According to UNESCO, these are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art that influenced the Indian art that followed.

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First Edition. (52x41cm). Vol. 1: Explanatory text by G. Yazdani [for all volumes], introduction by Laurence Binyon, British Museum, 55p., large color folding map laid inside, folds reinforced on the verso, 1930. Vol. 2: Appendices & inscriptions, index, by John Allan, British Museum, many b.w. plates, 1933. Two hardcover oversized portfolio volumes, tan cloth boards with gilt lettering, and design on both parts.

Condition: Extremities rubbed. Light wrinkles on the front cover and spine. Minor soiling. An excellent copy with clean pages.

Exportable: Yes

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