Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and CivilizationA 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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User Review - bethlakshmi - LibraryThingDescriptions of the symbols of Indian culture and the myths surrounding them. An interesting approach, though somewhat dry. Has some great pictures, wish they were annotated with dates. Read full review
Contents
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II The Mythology of Vishnu
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III The Guardians of Life
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IV The Cosmic Delight of Shiva
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V The Goddess
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Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization Heinrich Zimmer,Joseph Campbell Limited preview - 1990 |
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Absolute Airãvata animal anthropomorphic apparition appears ascetic aspect Ātman avatār become Bhagiratha Bodhisattva body Brahmā brahmin Buddha Buddhist celestial century A.D. classic consciousness consort cosmic creative creatures cycle dance delight demon devotee dissolved divine essence dream earth earthly element elephant embodiment energy enlightenment eternal existence experience female Figure gander Ganesha Garuda genii giant gods hair hand head heaven hero highest Hindu Hinduism holy human immortal incarnation India individual Indra Island of Jewels Jaina Kāliya Kirttimukha Krishna lingam Lord lotus magic Mahāvīra manifestation Mārkandeya Māyā mighty Mohenjo-Daro monster monument Mother mythology nāga Närada nature Nirvāna ocean Pāli period personification Prajñā Prajñā-Pāramitā primal prince Purāna Rāmāyana relief represented Rig Veda sacred saint Sanskrit savior secret serpent king Shakti Shiva side sphere spiritual substance subtle supreme temple tion titans tradition transcendent tree universe Veda virtue Vishnu Vishvakarman wisdom worship wrath yantra yoga yogi Yuga
Bibliographic information
| Title | Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization Princeton Classics |
| Author | Heinrich Robert Zimmer |
| Editor | Joseph Campbell |
| Edition | reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press, 2015 |
| ISBN | 1400866847, 9781400866847 |
| Length | 264 pages |
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Art / Asian / General Literary Criticism / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology Religion / Buddhism / Sacred Writings Religion / Hinduism / Sacred Writings Social Science / Folklore & Mythology |
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