Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization - (Bollingen) by Heinrich Zimmer
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- 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 India's sacred traditions.
- About the Author: Heinrich Zimmer (1890-1943) was an Indologist, linguist, and historian of South Asian art.
- 296 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Hinduism
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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 India's 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.About the Author
Heinrich Zimmer (1890-1943) was an Indologist, linguist, and historian of South Asian art. His books include The Art of Indian Asia, Philosophies of India, and The King and the Corpse (all Princeton). Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Masks of God.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 296
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Hinduism
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: Sacred Writings
Format: Paperback
Author: Heinrich Zimmer
Language: English
Street Date: January 20, 2026
TCIN: 1003381477
UPC: 9780691279428
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3160
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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