The frescoes of the Ajanta Caves can be neatly divided into two groups, based on when they were painted. The oldest of the frescoes date back to the first or second century BC, whilst the rest are ...

In a style similar to that of much later European fresco painting, the Ajanta murals showcase incredible skill in the painting of facial expression, gesture and pose. The murals are painted in what ...

The mural paintings in Ajanta constitute a unique example of ancient Buddhist art in Asia. They are the only well preserved mural paintings from this era in India. These paintings from the Gupta ...

The Timeless Beauty of Ajanta Caves The Ajanta Caves ... intricate sculptures, and captivating frescoes that tell stories of Buddha’s life, the Jataka tales, and scenes of daily life from ...