Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography

Indian art, increasingly popular in the west, cannot be fully appreciated without some knowledge of the religious and philosophical background. This book, first published in 1985, covers all aspects of Hindu iconography, and explains that its roots lie far back in the style of prehistoric art. The dictionary demonstrates the rich profusion of cults, divinities, symbols, sects and philosophical views encompassed by the Hindu religious tradition.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. English Subjects and Sanskrit Equivalents 3. Abbreviations 4. Dictionary 5. Bibliography

About the author

Margaret Stutley

Summary

Indian art, increasingly popular in the west, cannot be fully appreciated without some knowledge of the religious and philosophical background. This book, first published in 1985, covers all aspects of Hindu iconography, and demonstrates the array of cults, divinities, symbols, sects and philosophical views of the Hindu religious tradition.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Stutley, Stutley Margaret
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367149062
• ISBN: 978-0-367-14906-2
• No. of pages: 210
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Hinduism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Ethics, RELIGION / Hinduism / General, Religion: general, Hinduism, Religious ethics