Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess and Her Sacred Animals

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess and Her Sacred Animals
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Buffie Johnson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 184
Category/GenreArt History
ISBN/Barcode 9780892815234
ClassificationsDewey:291.2114
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Publication Date 13 January 2000
Publication Country United States

Description

This vivid and provocative book provides an unparalleled overview of the Goddess as she was defined by the ancient societies, whose people worshiped her. The author spent more than four decades studying Goddess images - statues, religious artifacts, and art - from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the world. With more than 400 magnificent illustrations and photographs (many in colour) of historic and prehistoric objects, this book provides a diverse display of stunning images that focus on the Goddess in relation to her sacred animals.

Author Biography

Buffie Johnson is a widely acclaimed artist who has worked with Francis Picabia and exhibited with Jackson Pollack, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning.

Reviews

"Contains a wealth of symbolic material on the Goddess, presented through the perceptive eye of an artist." * Merlin Stone, author of When God Was a Woman *