Ritual Art of India
Ritual Art of India

Author: Ajit Mookerjee

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1998-09

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780892817214

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RITUAL ART OF INDIA shows the splendor and diversity of an art form that has enriched every stage of human life in India--and reveals the inward-seeking quality of relationship with the divine that exemplifies Indian ritual art. A stunning guide with over 100 color photos and 34 b&w photos.

ART MYTH AND RITUAL P
ART MYTH AND RITUAL P

Author: Kwang-chih CHANG

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2009-06-30

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 0674029402

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A leading scholar in the United States on Chinese archaeology challenges long-standing conceptions of the rise of political authority in ancient China. Questioning Marx's concept of an "Asiatic" mode of production, Wittfogel's "hydraulic hypothesis," and cultural-materialist theories on the importance of technology, K. C. Chang builds an impressive counterargument, one which ranges widely from recent archaeological discoveries to studies of mythology, ancient Chinese poetry, and the iconography of Shang food vessels.

Feeding a Thousand Souls
Feeding a Thousand Souls

Author: Vijaya Nagarajan

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0195170822

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Every day millions of Tamil women in southeast India wake up before dawn to create a kolam, an ephemeral ritual design made with rice flour, on the thresholds of homes, businesses and temples. This thousand-year-old ritual welcomes and honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and alertness, and Bhudevi, the goddess of the earth. Created by hand with great skill, artistry, and mathematical precision, the kolam disappears in a few hours, borne away by passing footsteps and hungry insects. This is the first comprehensive study of the kolam in the English language. It examines its significance in historical, mathematical, ecological, anthropological, and literary contexts. The culmination of Vijaya Nagarajan's many years of research and writing on this exacting ritual practice, Feeding a Thousand Souls celebrates the experiences, thoughts, and voices of the Tamil women who keep this tradition alive.

India's Jewish Heritage
India's Jewish Heritage

Author: Shalṿah Ṿail

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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The Book Documents The Vanishing Heritage Of The Relatively Unknown Indian Jewsih Communities: The Bene Israel Of Maharashtra, The Cochin Jews Of The Malabar Coast, And The Baghdadi Jews Who Settled In Bombay And Calcutta. It Combines Scholarship With Photographic Documentation.

Magic Markings
Magic Markings

Author: Jos van den Bergh

Publisher: Ridinghouse

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781909932333

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Tantra, a term known in the West for its associations with sex, magic and esoteric mysticism, has had an impact on religions and philosophies including Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Jainism, Vajrayana, B�npo, Ayurveda and Shamanism.Alongside related ideas of 'mantra' (knowledge through sound) and 'yantra' (the means to leading a Tantric existence), the philosophy of Tantra claims that reality (prakriti) is pure consciousness, pure being, pure bliss - a reality that is, however, veiled by illusion (maya). Through purification, elevation and reaffirmation of identity, Tantra aims to help us return to this unadulterated state of being.This beautifully illustrated book accompanies an exquisite exhibition of 90 tantric, Jain and related objects, paintings, manuscripts and drawings. The book contains two specially commissioned articles by Madhu Khanna and Alexander Gorlizki, and a contribution by William Dalrymple.Published on the occasion of the exhibition, Magic Markings at Joost van den Bergh, London, 4-18 November 2016.Curated by Joost van den Bergh, co-published by Joost van den Bergh Ltd. and Ridinghouse.

Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning
Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning

Author: Pamela Sachant

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning offers a deep insight and comprehension of the world of Art. Contents: What is Art? The Structure of Art Significance of Materials Used in Art Describing Art - Formal Analysis, Types, and Styles of Art Meaning in Art - Socio-Cultural Contexts, Symbolism, and Iconography Connecting Art to Our Lives Form in Architecture Art and Identity Art and Power Art and Ritual Life - Symbolism of Space and Ritual Objects, Mortality, and Immortality Art and Ethics