The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their Meaning

by Eva Rudy Jansen

Book Overview

Hinduism is more than a religion; it is a way of life. Its rich and multicoloured history has made the structure of its mythical and philosophical principles into a highly differentiated maze, of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9074597076
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Binkey Kok
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

not bad, but could be better...

Includes a lot of info, but not thorough enough in its contextual analysis

informative

I paint.. so this was a great book for information on what body positions mea, Especially liked the hand jestures.

Good reference book for symbolism.

This is a reference book to postures, hand signs, clothing, attributes, symbols, gods, etc. used in Hindu art. Since it is only a reference book, it does not expand into theory. It has good black and white drawings that make it easier to scrutinize an often complicated art style.