THE AJANTA CAVES [Benoy K. Behl/T&H]

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Réf: 9780500296691

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Title
The Ajanta Caves - Ancient Buddhist Paintings of India

Author
Benoy K. Behl

Foreword
William Dalrymple

Publisher
Thames & Hudson

ISBN
9780500296691

Publication date
October 2023

256 pages - 250 x 195 mm

Language(s)
English ed.

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A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art. Since their chance re-discovery in 1819, the breathtaking paintings and sculptures of the Ajanta caves have inspired and delighted experts and amateurs alike.

Hundreds of Ajanta paintings are photographed using low light photography technique by him and Benoy K. Behl is recognised as the first notable photographer to use zero light photography at Ajanta and photographs of the colour paintings of Ajantha are exhibited by Benoy K. Behl at several places.


Benoy K. Behl is an Indian documentary filmmaker, art historian and photographer known for his work in documenting the art heritage of India and Asia. He has taken more than 50,000 photographs of Asian monuments and has produced more than 140 documentaries which are regularly screened at major cultural institutions worldwide.