Buddhist and Mural Paintings

Buddhist and mural paintings, particularly those found in the rock-cut caves of Ajanta, represent the pinnacle of ancient Indian artistic expression. These large-scale works served not merely as decoration but as visual sermons, vividly documenting Jataka tales, Buddhist iconography, and the courtly life of the time, thereby acting as a crucial cultural, historical, and religious record.

Evolution and Techniques

Early Buddhist Caves

  • Ajanta (Caves 9 & 10) and Bhaja: Patronage by wealthy merchants and local rulers (Satavahanas); synchronized with the Hinayana phase of Buddhism.
  • Early Stylistic Simplicity: Paintings are less elaborate, often focusing on the simple, symbolic representation of the ....
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