The Advaita of Art [English]

Author: Harsha V. Dehejia

Brand: Motilal Banarsidass Publication Books

Edition: 2

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 194

Release Date: 01-12-1996

Details: Product Description


This inquiry is an undertaking to demonstrate that aesthetic experience in the classical Indian tradition, on its own merit, without being subordinated to rituals and practices commonly held under the rubric of religion, is capable of providing a transcendent experience to a prepared aesthete. Dr. Dehejia examines the dynamics of two aesthetics processes, that stemming from aesthetic emotion or rasa and from aesthetic form or rupa and cogently underpins them within the advaitic epistemology of Kasmir Saivism. The Advaita of Art, Dr. Dehejia argues, is a joyous celebration of affirmation and assertion and not negation.


Review


In this brilliantly constructed investigation, Dr. Dehejia has expounded perception of the dynamics of the artistic process --S.V. Sohoni

There is no doubt that the book is engaging, stimulating and thought-provoking. --S.S Janaki

We welcome this book, because it deals in depth with various theories of meaning, and make readers think about the author's views. Kapila Vatsyayan has given a brilliant foreword to this book. --The Adyar Library Bulletin

EAN: 9788120813892

Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English