About this title: Located 200 miles northeast of Bombay, these caves contain unique murals and stone sculptures that were executed between the 2nd century B.C. and the 6th century A.D. Depictions of human figures, animals, and royal processions decorate these meditation spots built by early followers of the Buddha. Numerous illustrations capture the sophisticated ...
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Binding: hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780810919839ISBN:0810919834
Description: Good in good dust jacket. 256 pages. Former public library copy with library stamps/stickers. Tight binding. Clear protective sleeve over dustjacket. read more
Binding: Cloth, dj
Publisher: Abrams, NY
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780810919839ISBN:0810919834
Description: Fine w/ minor shelf wear. Discoverd by a group of British soldiers in 1819, the Ajanta Caves hold paintings and sculptures ranging in date from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD which rank among the world's most important cultural treasures. Using long exposures that pick up natural ambient light, Behl captures some of the finest works of Buddhist art in all their natural luminosity. Over 200 illustrations, including 189 full-color plates and a map. Selected bibliography. 256 pgs. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780810919839ISBN:0810919834
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 0810919834 SHIPS TO USA ONLY, NO PRIORITY PLEASE. Prev. owner's name and a date neatly inside. Bottom right back cover appears to have been bumped, but is nearly imperceptible. Illustrated lavishly in color. read more
Description: New York: 1998, 4to, 256 pp., over 200 illus. including 189 plates in color, map. In Dj. With additional notes on the Jataka stories by Sabgitika Nigam. Foreward by Milo C. Beach. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N Abram, New York
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780810919839ISBN:0810919834
Description: Fine in Fine DJ. Text and photographs by Benoy K. Behl. Additional notes on the Jakata stories by Sangitika Nigam. Foreword by Milo C. Beach. With over 200 illustrations including 189 plates in full color and a map. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. read more
"I have to say I didn't read the front part about the actual caves much, I just flipped through to look at pictures, and they are wonderful quality and there are a ton of them! If you love history or India, this is a must have for your book shelves."
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