Mahavihara Master
Mahavihara Master: A Legacy of Buddhist Art from Bengal Mahavihara Master, a name whispered in the halls of art history and revered within the Buddhist community, stands as one of the most significant figures in the artistic landscape of Pala-era India. Born in Bengaluru, India – though his precise birthdate remains shrouded in the mists of time – he emerged from the rich tradition of monastic painting centered around Somapura Mahavi…
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dated works
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chapters
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first work
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last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mahavihara Master's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Mahavihara Master's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.