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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.
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The Door in the Sky, Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
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- Title
- The Door in the Sky
- Subtitle
- Coomaraswamy on Myth and Meaning
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780691017471
- Category
- Art / Culture, World history
- Description
- 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.