Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c7.291

c7.291

“ In the time of Nâgârjuna,” continues Târanâth, bringing us down to *circa* a.d. 150, “ many works were performed by Nâga artisans. Thus the works of the Yakshas and Nâgas for many years deceived by their reality. When, in process of time, all this ceased to be, it seemed as if the knowledge of art had vanished from among men." The principal works of this epoch now existing are the early paintings of the Ajanta caves, the sculptured rail of Amarâvati, and some of the Gandhara sculptures.