Buddhist Primitives

Buddhist Primitives is a book by Ananda Coomaraswamy which provides a comprehensive view of the early Buddhist art and architecture. The book covers the period from the inception of Buddhism in India to the early centuries of the Common Era. Coomaraswamy's approach to the subject is both scholarly and aesthetic, as he examines the symbolism and iconography of Buddhist art as well as its historical and cultural context. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Buddhist art and architecture from India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Asia. It also discusses the influence of Buddhism on other religions and cultures, such as Hinduism and Jainism. Overall, Buddhist Primitives is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and art of Buddhism.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dance of Siva Fourteen Indian Essays, by Ananda Coomaraswamy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612925X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.