The Art of Indian Asia: Its Mythology and Transformations, Volume 1 (Text)

The Art of Indian Asia: Its Mythology and Transformations, Volume 1 (Text) - Paperback

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The Art of Indian Asia: Its Mythology and Transformations, Volume 1 (Text) - Paperback

The Art of Indian Asia: Its Mythology and Transformations, Volume 1 (Text) - Paperback

by Heinrich Zimmer
$71.93
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by Heinrich Zimmer (Author), Joseph Campbell (Editor)

The first volume of a classic account of 5,000 years of Indian art

The Art of Indian Asia is a unique work of scholarship and photography in two volumes (each sold separately). This is the first volume, which contains the text; the second volume contains the photographic illustrations. Together, the two volumes present a comprehensive view of Indian art, spanning from 3,000 BC to the twentieth century and an area from Afghanistan to Bali. The volume of text combined with the volume of photographs form an "imaginary temple" that conveys the spiritual messages of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

It is recommended that readers buy both volumes of The Art of Indian Asia because together they form an integrated work--Volume 1 containing only the text and Volume 2 containing only the photographs.

Author Biography

Heinrich Zimmer (1890-1943) was an Indologist, linguist, and historian of South Asian art. His books include Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization, Philosophies of India, and The King and the Corpse (all Princeton). Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was the author of many books on comparative mythology, including The Hero with a Thousand Faces and The Masks of God.

Number of Pages: 540
Dimensions: 1.1 x 10 x 7 IN
Publication Date: January 20, 2026
ISBN9780691279572
Author Heinrich Zimmer
PublisherPrinceton University Press
GenreArts, History, and Design
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages540
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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