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The dance of Shiva : essays on Indian art and culture
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The dance of Shiva : essays on Indian art and culture

by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy

Fourteen essays examine Indian cultural and philosophical traditions, focusing on art, social organisation, and domestic life. The text explores themes of unity and harmony, serving as a reprint of the 1924 London edition.

Accession 21841 ISBN 0486248178 Publisher Dover Publications, Inc.
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