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.
Author: Heinrich Robert Zimmer
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 04/04/2017
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780691176048
ISBN10: 0691176043
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Asian | Indian & South Asian
- Art | History | General
- Religion | Hinduism | Sacred Writings
About the Author
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.