India Perspectives, Volume 11, Issue 10PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 1998 - India |
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Page 23
Coomaraswamy gave up his lucrative job in order to devote himself
wholeheartedly to the serious study of Hindu culture , arts , religion and
philosophy . He noted that the European influence on Indian art has been almost
purely destructive .
Coomaraswamy gave up his lucrative job in order to devote himself
wholeheartedly to the serious study of Hindu culture , arts , religion and
philosophy . He noted that the European influence on Indian art has been almost
purely destructive .
Page 27
Hindu and Buddhist art share a common symbolism . Buddhist art like Hindu art
depicts joy , beauty and serenity . The Buddhists have used Hindu deities like
Surya and Indra in their art . The use of mudras ( postures ) in forming a symbolic
...
Hindu and Buddhist art share a common symbolism . Buddhist art like Hindu art
depicts joy , beauty and serenity . The Buddhists have used Hindu deities like
Surya and Indra in their art . The use of mudras ( postures ) in forming a symbolic
...
Page 28
Zimmer , the noted scholar of Indian art , says , “ It is extremely important to
observe that the Buddhist and Hindu representation of such popular divinities do
not differ from each other , either essentially or in detail , for Buddhist or Hindu art
- as ...
Zimmer , the noted scholar of Indian art , says , “ It is extremely important to
observe that the Buddhist and Hindu representation of such popular divinities do
not differ from each other , either essentially or in detail , for Buddhist or Hindu art
- as ...
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