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The Art of Tantra
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Art of Tantra
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Philip Rawson
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Series | World of Art |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:216 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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Category/Genre | The arts -miscellaneous Art History Oriental art Photography and photographs |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780500201664
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Classifications | Dewey:709.54 |
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Edition |
Revised Edition
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Illustrations |
144 Illustrations, black and white; 25 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Publication Date |
12 June 1978 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Coming from India, yet having links with recent trends in Western art, Tantra combines eroticism, mathematics, magic and metaphysics in a view of life which offers a uniquely successful antidote to the anxieties of our time. In this comprehensive survey of Tantric art, a lively text and a striking collection of illustrations show how Tantra invites us to follow its example through a meditative and visual exploration of the self and the world.
Author Biography
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.
Reviews'The author writes with conviction and persuasive enthusiasm ... the illustrations are beautiful throughout' - British Book News
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