Hindu Epics, Myths and Legends in Popular Illustrations

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in his Foreword to this book Dr-Basham observes: 'It introduces to the world a form of popular art well known in India, but rarely seen outside — a flourishing convention in painting not yet studied by the expert, but nevertheless very important, for it reveals the attitudes and values of many millions of people. I refer, of course, to the illustrations of this book, which are taken from the popular religious prints sold in every market in India
Dr Vitsaxis has given a clear and well-written account of the main myths and legends of Hinduism and it is to be hoped that this book will help to explain some of the basic beliefs of the religion to a wider audience outside India .The deep underlying symbolism, important though it may be, and the profound mystical philosophy, however satisfying it may seem to the intellectual, are only secondary manifestations of a mythopoeic tradition unique in the world for its richness and continuity.'
The colour plates in this book have been... Tovább

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in his Foreword to this book Dr-Basham observes: 'It introduces to the world a form of popular art well known in India, but rarely seen outside — a flourishing convention in painting not yet studied by the expert, but nevertheless very important, for it reveals the attitudes and values of many millions of people. I refer, of course, to the illustrations of this book, which are taken from the popular religious prints sold in every market in India
Dr Vitsaxis has given a clear and well-written account of the main myths and legends of Hinduism and it is to be hoped that this book will help to explain some of the basic beliefs of the religion to a wider audience outside India .The deep underlying symbolism, important though it may be, and the profound mystical philosophy, however satisfying it may seem to the intellectual, are only secondary manifestations of a mythopoeic tradition unique in the world for its richness and continuity.'
The colour plates in this book have been supplied by established manufacturers of these popular posters and are reproduced here exactly as they appear in the market-place.
Dr Vassilis Vitsaxis is currently the Ambassador of Greece to India. He is the author of several books and essays on various subjects, ranging from private law to philosophy and aesthetics. Three volumes of his poems have also been published, of which one (written in French) has received an award from the Academy of France. Vissza