A classic introduction to Indian art by acclaimed scholar Heinrich Zimmer
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 about the riddles of life and death are universally recognizable.
| ISBN: | 9780691279411 |
| Publication date: | 20th January 2026 |
| Author: | Heinrich Zimmer |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 296 pages |
| Series: | Bollingen Series |
| Genres: |
Hinduism: sacred texts and revered writings Buddhism: sacred texts and revered writings Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology) History of art |