The Wisdom of Ananda Coomaraswamy: Selected Reflections on Indian Art, Life, and Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781935493952)

Ananda Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) was one of the most famous scholars of Indian art, culture, and religion. He served for many years as the Keeper of Indian and Islamic Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, establishing one of the most impressive collections of oriental artifacts in the world. This anthology contains thematically arranged excerpts from his many writings, letters, and speeches, making it a uniquely accessible collection of his wisdom and insight. It is richly illustrated with over 140 black-and-white historical photographs and paintings.

Author: Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
ISBN-10: 1935493957
ISBN-13: 9781935493952
Publisher: World Wisdom Books
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2011
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.03w x 0.56d

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 09/16/2011