Ananda K Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was a pioneer in Indian art history and in the cultural confrontation of East and West. This is a collection of his writings on myth drawn from his "Metaphysics" and "Traditional Art and Symbolism".
A collection of important essays by a pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology.
A collection of important essays by a pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology.
A collection of important essays by a pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology.
The author also compares the Indian concepts of art with Western philosophy and thought, which is the most interesting part. The concluding part of this book covers the origins and usage of images in Indian art.