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The Golden Age of Buddhist Art: Gupta Period -- Painting: Ajanta
| Title: | The Golden Age of Buddhist Art: Gupta Period -- Painting: Ajanta | | Author: | Goetz, Hermann | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 9 Issue no. 2; March 1956, p. 86-92 | | Abstract: | With colour plates and illustrations of Ajanta frescos, the article attempts to define their chronology, development, and position (in the context of contemporary Indian civilizations) across almost one millennium (early 2nd century BCE to as late as 6th-7th century CE). The dates suggested by Ghulam Yazdani are revised with respect to the individual frescos, including the Cave IX friezes of Nagaraja or Gautamiputra Sriyajña Satakarni, and animal and hunting scenes. The introduction of Gupta painting at Ajanta is attributed to the matrimonial alliance between Rudrasena II and Chandragupta II, and frescos of Cave XVII are said to mirror the spirit of Kalidasa's poetry. The Ajanta frescos reveal a progressive change in ethnic structure and cultural affiliations. It is surmised that Ajanta became a centre of Gupta art under Chalukya tutelage, or might have been the work of refugees from the North. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | Tools: |
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