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Yaksas, Part 1-2

Yaksas, Part 1-2

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K.

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1258066947
ISBN13: 9781258066949
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 16 2011
Pages: 210
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Yaksas, Part 1-2 is a book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. The book is a two-part series that explores the ancient Indian concept of yaksas, which are supernatural beings that are believed to inhabit the natural world. Part 1 of the book provides a detailed analysis of the yaksas in Indian art and literature, while Part 2 focuses on the philosophical and religious aspects of the yaksas. The book delves into the history and significance of the yaksas in Indian culture, as well as their role in Hindu mythology and Buddhism. It also examines the symbolism and iconography associated with the yaksas in Indian art, including their depictions in sculpture, painting, and other forms of visual art. Overall, Yaksas, Part 1-2 provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of this fascinating aspect of Indian culture and mythology.Part 1, With Twenty-Three Plates; Part 2, With Fifty Plates.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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