Rajesh Kumar Singh
Ajanta's Evolution: From Savakayana to Bodhisatvayana Amid Hunnic Turmoil
Ajanta's Evolution: From Savakayana to Bodhisatvayana Amid Hunnic Turmoil
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Ajantas Evolution explores the rock-cut caves of Ajanta, tracing their rise, transformation, and legacy amid Hunnic turmoil. It combines historical, archaeological, artistic, and Buddhist studies, contextualizing the site within a new historical setting and addressing the paradox of how invasions provided opportunities for innovation. A novel taxonomical approach to the monuments is introduced, mapping the evolutionary trajectory of architectural development over time.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Archaeopress
Ajantas Evolution: From Sāvakayāna to Bodhisatvayāna amid Hunnic Turmoil offers a comprehensive scholarly exploration of the rock-cut caves, their sculpture, and paintings, meticulously tracing their rise, transformation, and legacy. The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, combining elements of historical, archaeological, artistic, and Buddhist studies. Part I delves into the grand epoch of Śrāvakayāna, discussing archaeological contexts, cave classification methodologies, and the emergence of rock-cut monasteries under the influence of King Hariṃa. Against the backdrop of Hunnic upheaval and societal transformations, Part II explores the Bodhisatvayāna era, chronicling the impact of Alchon or Alkhan Hun raids, migrations, and the evolution of the rock-cut monuments. The primary objective is to contextualize the site of Ajanta within a new historical setting, addressing the paradox of how the Early Alchon or Alkhan Hunnic invasions, despite causing significant challenges to the development of the fifth-century cave temples, also provided opportunities for innovation. Additionally, a novel taxonomical approach to the monuments is introduced, presenting a revised chart for the taxonomy and typological classification of Buddhist rock-cut monuments, mapping the evolutionary trajectory of architectural development over time.
Weight: 399g
Dimension: 244 x 173 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803277172
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