03132nam 2200757Ia 450 991045355580332120200520144314.097866117834571-281-78345-50-8264-9865-5(CKB)1000000000541582(EBL)436416(OCoLC)271467496(SSID)ssj0000171279(PQKBManifestationID)11182610(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000171279(PQKBWorkID)10111093(PQKB)10125660(SSID)ssj0000298642(PQKBManifestationID)12114373(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000298642(PQKBWorkID)10362013(PQKB)10242153(MiAaPQ)EBC436416(Au-PeEL)EBL436416(CaPaEBR)ebr10250685(CaONFJC)MIL178345(OCoLC)893333811(EXLCZ)99100000000054158219980527d1999 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrHinduism and the religious arts[electronic resource] /Heather ElgoodLondon ;New York Cassell19991 online resource (261 p.)Religion and the artsDescription based upon print version of record.0-304-33820-6 0-304-70739-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Sacred Imagery; CHAPTER 3 Hindu Deities; CHAPTER 4 Hindu Sacred Architecture; CHAPTER 5 Royal Patronage of the Religious Arts and Its Historical Development and Objectives; CHAPTER 6 Village and Tribal Patrons and Their Religious Arts; CHAPTER 7 Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; IndexThe roots between the Hindu religion and the wider culture are deep and uniquely complex. No study of either ancient or contemporary Indian culture can be undertaken without a clear understanding of Hindu visual arts and their sources in religious belief and practice. Defining what is meant by religion - no such term exists in Sanskrit - and what is understood by Hindu ideals of beauty, Heather Elgood provides the best synthesis and critical study of recent scholarship on the topic. In addition, this book offers critical background information for anyone interested in the social and anthropoloReligion and the arts series.Hindu artIndiaArt, IndicIndiaHindu symbolismArt patronageIndiaArt and religionIndiaElectronic books.Hindu artArt, IndicHindu symbolism.Art patronageArt and religion294.5/37Elgood Heather1950-647501MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910453555803321Hinduism and the religious arts2241361UNINA