The Dance of Shiva

The fundamental work of the outstanding Indian scholar-encyclopedist Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy (1877-1947).

«The Dance of Shiva» — is a classic of art studies and religious studies, revealing to the Western reader the depth of Indian philosophy and art. This work uncovers the hidden meaning of the sacred images of India and shows that art, religion, and metaphysics in this tradition are inseparable. This book — is an ideal guide for anyone who wants to go beyond a superficial perception of Eastern aesthetics and understand the universal philosophical principles underlying it.