The paintings at Ajanta depict stories from _____.

Jatakas

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The paintings at Ajanta depict stories from Jatakas.

The paintings at Ajanta depict stories from the Jatakas. These include depictions of courtly life, processions, men and women at work, and festivals. The artists used the technique of shading to give a three-dimensional quality. Some of the paintings are extremely naturalistic.