T a Gopinatha Roa
Elements of Hindu Iconography: Volume 1
Elements of Hindu Iconography: Volume 1
💎 Earn 170 Points (£1.70) on this item.
YOU SAVE £0.84
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about Elements of Hindu Iconography: Volume 1
Gopinatha Rao's "Hindu Iconography" is a comprehensive study of Hindu iconography and mythology, published in 1914. It includes Sanskrit sources and extensive photographs of Indian sculpture, exploring the history, usage, classification, and production of images. The introduction is applied to case studies of various deities, including Ganapati, Vishnu, Garuda, Āyuđha-purushas, Ādityas, and the Nava-grahas and Devī.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
First published in 1914, Volume One of this study, published under the patronage of the Government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture. Gopinatha Rao begins with an exploration of the history of image worship in India, followed by a discussion of their usage, classification, and production. This detailed introduction is then applied to case studies of Ganapati, Vishnu, Garuda, and Āyuđha-purushas, Ādityas, including the Nava-grahas and Devī.
First published in 1914, Volume One of this study, published under the patronage of the Government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture. Gopinatha Rao begins with an exploration of the history of image worship in India, followed by a discussion of their usage, classification, and production. This detailed introduction is then applied to case studies of Ganapati, Vishnu, Garuda, and Āyuđha-purushas, Ādityas, including the Nava-grahas and Devī.
First published in 1914, Volume One of this study, published under the patronage of the Government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture. Gopinatha Rao begins with an exploration of the history of image worship in India, followed by a discussion of their usage, classification, and production. This detailed introduction is then applied to case studies of Ganapati, Vishnu, Garuda, and Āyuđha-purushas, Ādityas, including the Nava-grahas and Devī.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138393356
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
