Literature and art have always moved together. In The Ajanta Caves, this connection is made visible through a rare UNESCO art book that celebrates cave paintings, poetry and cultural memory.

The Fontana UNESCO Art Books series

This volume is part of the Fontana UNESCO Art Books series edited by Peter Bellew. The series explores masterpieces from around the world and preserves them as literary and visual treasures.

"The Ajanta Caves remain a place where colour, story and silence come together in a single precious page of history."

The book includes references to other volumes in the series, such as Persian Miniatures, Russian Icons, Spanish Frescoes, Mexican Wall-Paintings, Byzantine Frescoes and Japanese Paintings. The volume is a graceful convergence of art history, poetry and visual culture.

Why this edition is rare

First published in 1963 by Collins UNESCO and printed in Italy by Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A. Milano, this edition is rare for its careful production and its role as a bridge between Eastern art and global readers.