The Essential Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
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Ananda K. Coomaraswamy was engaged in the world not only as a scholarly expositor of traditional culture and philosophy, but also as a radical critic of contemporary life.
Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy était un philosophe et métaphysicien ceylanais, ainsi qu'un historien et philosophe pionnier de l'art indien. Son travail s'est concentré sur l'histoire de l'art et le symbolisme, ainsi que sur l'introduction de la culture indienne en Occident. Il est décrit comme « le théoricien révolutionnaire qui fut en grande partie responsable de l'introduction de l'art indien ancien en Occident ». Ses efforts ont ouvert une profonde compréhension du patrimoine artistique de l'Inde aux publics occidentaux.
Ananda K. Coomaraswamy was engaged in the world not only as a scholarly expositor of traditional culture and philosophy, but also as a radical critic of contemporary life.
This new edition of Coomaraswamy's classic book, considered his most important work on the philosophy of art, includes all of the revisions Coomaraswamy had wanted to add to the original edition.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections such as marks and notations. The commitment to making this culturally important work accessible reflects a dedication to protecting and promoting literature through high-quality, affordable editions that remain true to the original text.
Exploring the intersection of art, culture, and philosophy, this collection features Ananda K. Coomaraswamy's writings on myth, reflecting his deep understanding of various traditions, including Hellenic, Christian, Indian, Islamic, and Chinese. As a curator at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, he established a significant collection of Indian art and crafted essays that weave together ancient wisdom and modern thought. His work transcends historical context, offering profound insights into the universal values of art and symbolism.
"This is an unabridged reissue of a basic work upon Asiatic art principles first issued by Harvard University Press in 1934. Written with the author's enormous erudition in art history, aesthetics oriental languages, philosophy and religion, it analyses th"
Formerly known as 'Why Exhibit Works of Art?', this book is a study of Christian and Eastern arts. The book is a collection of articles written by Coomaraswamy, which were published in reputed art journals and pamphlets, and notes of reviews of different artists published in New York, Boston, Paris, Calcutta, and London.
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Valued for its significance in literature, this book serves as an essential resource for future generations. It has been reprinted in its original format, preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authenticity and historical context. This careful representation ensures that the work remains a vital part of the literary canon and continues to be appreciated by scholars and academicians alike.