Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization -- Heinrich Zimmer

<p>A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, <i>Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization</i> 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.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Heinrich Robert Zimmer<br><b>Publisher:</b> Princeton University Press<br><b>Published:</b> 04/04/2017<br><b>Pages:</b> 264<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.70lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780691176048<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Heinrich Zimmer</b> (1890-1943) was a historian of South Asian art. He was the author of <i>Philosophies of India</i>. <b>Joseph Campbell</b> (1904-1987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including <i>The Hero with a Thousand Faces</i> and <i>The Masks of God</i>.</p>