
Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization - Mythos: The Princeton/Bollingen Series in World Mythology (Paperback)
Heinrich Robert Zimmer (author), Joseph Campbell (editor)
£32.00
Paperback
296 Pages
Published: 01/07/1992
Published: 01/07/1992
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.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691017785
Number of pages: 296
Weight: 369 g
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 17 mm
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"Zimmer moves among [the myths of India] unhurriedly, with a respect that amounts to devotion. Gradually his comments bring to light the universal meanings beneath the archaic exterior."--New York Times
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