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OverviewA 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heinrich Zimmer , Joseph CampbellPublisher: Princeton University Press Imprint: Princeton University Press Volume: 8 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.312kg ISBN: 9780691176048ISBN 10: 0691176043 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 04 April 2017 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsZimmer 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 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. --The New York Times Author InformationHeinrich Zimmer (18901943) was a historian of South Asian art. He was the author of Philosophies of India. Joseph Campbell (19041987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Masks of God. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |