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Buddhist Primitives - Ananda Coomaraswamy

English
2006-09-15
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Buddhist Primitives is a book written by Ananda Coomaraswamy, a renowned Sri Lankan philosopher and art historian. The book is an exploration of the early Buddhist art and culture of India, particularly focusing on the period from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE. Coomaraswamy delves into the fundamental principles and beliefs of Buddhism, examining how these were expressed through art and architec ... Full description

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Buddhist Primitives is a book written by Ananda Coomaraswamy, a renowned Sri Lankan philosopher and art historian. The book is an exploration of the early Buddhist art and culture of India, particularly focusing on the period from the 3rd century BCE to the 6th century CE. Coomaraswamy delves into the fundamental principles and beliefs of Buddhism, examining how these were expressed through art and architecture during this period. He analyzes the symbolism and iconography of Buddhist art and explores the different styles and techniques that were used in the creation of Buddhist sculptures, paintings, and other forms of art.The book also provides a historical overview of the development of Buddhism in India, including the emergence of different schools of thought and the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia. Coomaraswamy examines the role of art in the dissemination of Buddhist teachings and the ways in which Buddhist art reflects the cultural and social context in which it was created.Overall, Buddhist Primitives is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the early Buddhist art and culture of India, providing a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism, art, and culture.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dance of Siva Fourteen Indian Essays, by Ananda Coomaraswamy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612925X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Author Ananda Coomaraswamy
Publisher Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Release year 2006
Cover type Softcover
EAN 9781428680326
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