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In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma

Hardback

Main Details

Title In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James H Bae
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 274,Width 235
Category/GenreReligious subjects depicted in art
Hinduism
ISBN/Barcode 9781608875436
ClassificationsDewey:704.948945
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Mandala Publishing Group
Imprint Mandala Publishing Group
Publication Date 10 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Reformatted into a new, smaller size, the masterful Indra Sharma's celebrated collection of traditional spiritual Indian paintings is now more affordable than ever. With painstaking detail put into each illustration, these beautiful works of art highlight Expressing his spirituality through art, Sharma's unique masterpieces are meant to inspire peace and reflection in the viewer. With sections on major Hindu deities and classic Vedic texts that include both art and accompanying descriptions, In a World of Gods and Goddesses is the definitive collection of Indra Sharma's lifework. By combining contemporary and traditional artistic styles, Sharma creates icons of Hindu gods and goddesses that are altars of worship for millions. Steeped in India's ancient Vedic cosmology, these prayerful, captivating paintings contain a complete who's who of the Hindu pantheon-Ganesh, Devi, Shiva, Vishnu, Laxmi, and Krishna all come alive in this unique and richly colored work.

Author Biography

James H. Bae is a practitioner of both Hindu and Buddhist yoga systems. For years Bae has lived in India investing himself in his spiritual study and training as a monk. His primary areas of study include Oriental medicine, Hindu and Buddhist art, and Eastern philosophy and culture. Bae is the author of Darshan: Sweet Sounds of Surrender, Smaranam: A Garland of Kirtan, In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma, and a frequent writer for the Mandala diety mini-books. Bae currently writes and studies at his home in Hilo, Hawaii.