Many Heads, Arms and Eyes Origin, Meaning and Form of Multiplicity in Indian Art |
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| Author:
| Srinivasan, Doris M. |
| Series title: | Studies in Asian Art and Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-10758-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1997 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $245.00 |
Book Description:
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This is a multidisciplinary analysis to determine the meaning of multiple body parts in early Indian art. Investigation of Brahmanical texts and culture establish several meanings and indicate the interplay between religion and art, making possible an interpretation of Hindu icons.
This is a multidisciplinary analysis to determine the meaning of multiple body parts in early Indian art. Investigation of Brahmanical texts and culture establish several meanings and indicate the interplay between religion and art, making possible an interpretation of Hindu icons.