Encyclopaedia of Indian Iconography English 2003
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ISBN:
9788170307648
Publisher:
Sri Satguru Publications
Pages:
451
Weight:
500 g
Dimensions:
3.8 x 19.9 x 23.1 cm
Book Cover:
Hard Cover
Thema:
- Hinduism: branches and groups
- Religious and ceremonial arts
- Encyclopaedias and reference works
This is a comprehensive three-volume encyclopaedia on Indian religious iconography covering Hinduism, Buddhism (mainly Mahayana), and Jainism.The work presents detailed traditional descriptions of images (icons) used in the religions of India and the associated worship practices.Entries are based entirely on classical Indian texts of Agama and Silpa-śāstra (traditional treatises on art and ritual), such as Bṛhatsaṃhita, Manasāra, Kaṣyapa-silpa, Silpa-ratna, Padma-saṃhitā, Vaikhānasāgama, Hayāsiḥsa-saṃhitā and others.
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