| Title | : | Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization |
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| Author | : | Heinrich Zimmer |
| Release | : | 2026-01-20 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Hinduism, Books, Religion & Spirituality, Arts & Entertainment, Art & Architecture, Art History, Buddhism, Nonfiction, Social Science, Society, Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticism |
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| A classic introduction to Indian art by acclaimed scholar Heinrich Zimmer 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 about the riddles of life and death are universally recognizable. |
