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Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
Paperback
Art HistoryHinduismIndian & South Asian Art
Publisher Price: $20.95
ISBN13: 9780691176048
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: Apr 4 2017
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.70
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
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.
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