Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization (Princeton Classics #111)
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- Synopsis
- 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.
- Copyright:
- 1974
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780691212012
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780691176048
- Publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 02/28/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Princeton University Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality, Language Arts
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- This is a copyrighted book.
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