num_pages: 296
description: 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.
language: English
title: Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
titlecomplete: Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization
genres: Anthropology, Spirituality, Hinduism, History, Philosophy, Religion, India, Nonfiction, Mythology, Art
ratings_count: 355
publisher: Princeton University Press