Buddhist Caves of Ajanta: History & Mystery
Type
Audio/Visual
Authors
Category
Art, Documentary Film
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Publication Year
2010
Publisher
Duration
56 min.
Subject
Ajanta Caves (India) Ajanta Caves (India) -- History. Buddhist cave temples. Buddhist mural painting and decoration -- India -- Ajanta Caves.
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Abstract
"The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta, located in Maharashtra, India, were built between 200 BC to 600 AD. The caves and their sculptures were developed over a period of 800 years, but went abandoned and forgotten until rediscovered in 1819. This rare documentary explores the historical, technological, and ecstatic value of the caves and their contents"--Container.
Description
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Biblio Notes
Introduction --
Rediscovery, 1819 --
The cave builders, 200 BC --
The Ajanta artists --
The Ajanta murals --
Portraying the Buddha --
The image of worship --
The image of woman --
Faith and art --
Rock cut architecture --
Sculpture --
Conclusion.
Rediscovery, 1819 --
The cave builders, 200 BC --
The Ajanta artists --
The Ajanta murals --
Portraying the Buddha --
The image of worship --
The image of woman --
Faith and art --
Rock cut architecture --
Sculpture --
Conclusion.
Number of Copies
1
