Princeton University Press Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization

A classic introduction to Indian art by acclaimed scholar Heinrich Zimmer In this landmark study of Indian art and religion, Heinrich Zimmer offers a compelling introduction to the visual language of Indias sacred traditions. Featuring seventy illustrations and drawing directly from Sanskrit sources, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization explores the meanings of key motifs in myth, legend, and folklore. With clarity and insight, the book reveals how Hindu and Buddhist symbols express timeless human concerns in ways that resonate across cultures and eras. Autorid: Heinrich Zimmer, Joseph Campbell