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Illustration
Some of the most evocative murals were created on the walls of the Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra, India) between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. The expressive face, playfulness of light and shade and presence of lustrous jewellery make this portrait extra special.
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Cite This Work
APA Style
Dalbéra, J. (2015, October 27). Mural, Ajanta Caves. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4145/mural--ajanta-caves/
Chicago Style
Dalbéra, Jean-Pierre. "Mural, Ajanta Caves." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 27, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4145/mural--ajanta-caves/.
MLA Style
Dalbéra, Jean-Pierre. "Mural, Ajanta Caves." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 Oct 2015. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
