| Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization Contributor(s): Zimmer, Heinrich (Author) |
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ISBN: 0691176043 ISBN-13: 9780691176048 Publisher: Princeton University Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - Indian & South Asian - Art | History - General - Religion | Hinduism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 294.513 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Cultural Region - Asian - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 of life and death are universally recognizable. |