The Wisdom of Ananda Coomaraswamy: Reflections on Indian Art, Life, and Religion
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- Synopsis
- Ananda Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was one of the most famous scholars of Indian art, culture, and religion. He served for many years as the Keeper of Indian and Islamic Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, establishing one of the most impressive collections of oriental artifacts in the world. This anthology contains thematically arranged excerpts from his many writings, letters, and speeches, making it a uniquely accessible collection of his wisdom and insight. It is richly illustrated with over 140 black-and-white historical photographs and paintings.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781936597093
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781935493952
- Publisher:
- World Wisdom, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 06/05/25
- Copyrighted By:
- World Wisdom, Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- S. Durai Singam
- Edited by:
- Joseph A. Fitzgerald
- Introduction by:
- Whitall N. Perry