Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
Author(s): Heinrich Robert 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 on the riddles of life and death are universally recognizable.
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- : Princeton University Press
- : Princeton University Press
- : 22 February 2017
- : 22.00 cmmm X 14.10 cmmm X 2.10 cmmm
- : books
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- : Heinrich Robert Zimmer
- : en
- : 264