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Tantra (Art and Imagination)
Philip Rawson
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Description for Tantra (Art and Imagination)
Paperback. Tantra is a set of beliefs and practices that originates in India and combines eroticism, magic and metaphysics. This book provides an account of a much-misunderstood ancient mystical tradition that has long aroused spiritual and artistic curiosity in the West. Series: Art & Imagination. Num Pages: 128 pages, 186 illustrations, 37 in colour. BIC Classification: 1FKA; ACBP; HRE; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
Tantra is a set of beliefs and practices that originates in India and combines eroticism, magic and metaphysics. This book provides a lucid account of a much-misunderstood ancient mystical tradition that has long aroused spiritual and artistic curiosity in the West. The first part of the book gives an in-depth introduction to Tantrik rites and beliefs, while the eight Themes sections summarize and develop key topics. The book is illustrated throughout with vivid imagery from unusual and out-of-the-way sources worldwide. This is an illuminating introduction to Tantra and the art that expresses many of its erotic, mythical and mystical beliefs. ... Read more
Tantra is a set of beliefs and practices that originates in India and combines eroticism, magic and metaphysics. This book provides a lucid account of a much-misunderstood ancient mystical tradition that has long aroused spiritual and artistic curiosity in the West. The first part of the book gives an in-depth introduction to Tantrik rites and beliefs, while the eight Themes sections summarize and develop key topics. The book is illustrated throughout with vivid imagery from unusual and out-of-the-way sources worldwide. This is an illuminating introduction to Tantra and the art that expresses many of its erotic, mythical and mystical beliefs. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Art & Imagination
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500810484
SKU
9780500810484
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About Philip Rawson
Philip Rawson was Keeper of the Gulbenkian Museum of Oriental Art at the University of Durham. He was also an artist, teacher and author of many books. He curated many exhibitions including an acclaimed Tantra exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London.
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