The Wisdom of Ananda Coomaraswamy: Selected Reflections on Indian Art, Life and Religion
The Wisdom of Ananda Coomaraswamy: Selected Reflections on Indian Art, Life and Religion by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, edited by Joseph A. Fitzgerald, S. Durai Singam
English | November 16, 2011 | ISBN: 1935493957 | PDF | 180 pages | 6 MB
English | November 16, 2011 | ISBN: 1935493957 | PDF | 180 pages | 6 MB
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.