Figures of Speech or Figures of Thought?: The Traditional View of Art, Revised Edition with Previously Author's Unpublished Notes (Perennial Philosophy)
Ananda K. Coomaraswamy examines the traditional philosophy of art, emphasizing its symbolic and spiritual dimensions over modern individualistic interpretations.
About This Book
This book presents the traditional view of art as an expression of timeless principles rather than personal creativity.
It examines how artistic forms serve as vehicles for higher truths and spiritual understanding.
The revised edition includes previously unpublished notes from the author, enriching the original arguments.
Readers will find a thoughtful critique of modern misconceptions about the purpose and meaning of art.
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