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The Essay A Short History of Indian Art A short history of Indian art - in pictures

View the images described by William Dalrymple in his series of programmes for The Essay

  • The King of Varanasi's Hunting Expedition, cave paintings of Ajanta (Maharashtra State), 1st Century BC
  • Arjuna's Penance / The Descent of the Ganges, 7th century

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  • The Essay—A Short History of Indian Art

    William Dalrymple tells a history of India through classic images of art and sculpture

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