Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691176048ISBN-10:691176043UPC:9780691176048Book Category:Art, ReligionBook Subcategory:Asian, History, HinduismBook Topic:Indian & South Asian, Sacred WritingsSize:8.40 x 5.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC2QCXMYS5
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly from the Sanskrit. It provides a comprehensive introduction to visual thinking and picture reading in Indian art and thought. Ultimately, the book shows that profound Hindu and Buddhist intuitions on the riddles...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Princeton University PressISBN-13:9780691176048ISBN-10:691176043UPC:9780691176048Book Category:Art, ReligionBook Subcategory:Asian, History, HinduismBook Topic:Indian & South Asian, Sacred WritingsSize:8.40 x 5.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC2QCXMYS5
Heinrich Zimmer (1890-1943) was a historian of South Asian art. He was the author of Philosophies of India. Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Masks of God.
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