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200 10$aHinduism and the religious arts$b[electronic resource] /$fHeather Elgood
210   $aLondon ;$aNew York $cCassell$d1999
215   $a1 online resource (261 p.)
225 1 $aReligion and the arts
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
311   $a0-304-33820-6 
311   $a0-304-70739-2 
320   $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
327   $aContents; 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; Index
330   $aThe roots between the Hindu religion and the wider culture are deep and uniquely complex. No study of either ancient or contemporary Indian culture can be undertaken without a clear understanding of Hindu visual arts and their sources in religious belief and practice. Defining what is meant by religion - no such term exists in Sanskrit - and what is understood by Hindu ideals of beauty, Heather Elgood provides the best synthesis and critical study of recent scholarship on the topic. In addition, this book offers critical background information for anyone interested in the social and anthropolo
410  0$aReligion and the arts series.
606   $aHindu art$zIndia
606   $aArt, Indic$zIndia
606   $aHindu symbolism
606   $aArt patronage$zIndia
606   $aArt and religion$zIndia
615  0$aHindu art
615  0$aArt, Indic
615  0$aHindu symbolism.
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615  0$aArt and religion
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