This is a book about Hindu symbolism in art and sculpture. It is a reference book and is heavily illustrated in black and white images and drawings.
It is a thin book but is extremely concise, well-organized and informative.
"A great reference book of Hindu symbols and imagery and a great introduction to Hinduism".
This book can help artists to understand different symbolism of Hindu gods.
It explains the meaning of gods' body positions, hand and arm positions, hair-dress and hairstyle, garments and items that are usually held by gods and goddesses.
Also it explains the symbolism of animals and briefly introduces the main epics (Ramayana, Mahabharata) and gods.
The book is well written and researched and it has a great introduction to every chapter in the book. I think this book is dedicated to the people who do not have much knowledge on Hindu mythology, so this can be a beginner's guide as well.
It's a bit boring to read it as a novel but if you need to look up for a certain symbol or a meaning of an animal - it's a great source! I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested.
The book is well written and researched and it has a great introduction to every chapter in the book. I think this book is dedicated to the people who do not have much knowledge on Hindu mythology, so this can be a beginner's guide as well.
It's a bit boring to read it as a novel but if you need to look up for a certain symbol or a meaning of an animal - it's a great source! I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested.
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