Oral Tradition: v. 3 (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts)

Book Detail:

• ISBN: 9788124600399
• Author: Baumer, Bettina
• Brand: D.K. Printworld
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 208
• Release Date: 01-10-2002
• Languages: English
• Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1.1 inches

Description:
This book is part of the five-volume series PRAKRTI: The Integral Vision, which explores the role of the primal elements—Sky, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—in shaping civilizations and cultures. The series is based on a set of interlinked seminars that provide a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary perspective on nature, philosophy, and artistic traditions.

Key areas covered include:

• Oral Traditions: Examining how traditional communities engage with nature through rituals and myths.
• Vedic, Buddhist, and Jain Perspectives: Exploring classical Indian texts and philosophies on the maha-bhutas (five great elements).
• Agamic Traditions and the Arts: Investigating the impact of the elements on architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and dance.
• Science and Philosophy: Analyzing quantum theory, cosmology, consciousness, and the dialogue between modern science and traditional thought.
• Man in Nature: Bringing together global scholars, scientists, and artists to discuss how different cultures perceive and interact with nature.

This book is essential for scholars of Indian philosophy, art, culture, ecology, and science, offering a deep exploration of nature's role in shaping human knowledge and creativity.

About the Author:
Bettina Baumer is a distinguished scholar of Indian philosophy, aesthetics, and religious traditions. Her research focuses on the intersection of art, culture, and spirituality, with particular emphasis on Hindu and Buddhist thought. She has contributed significantly to the study of Indian temple architecture and sacred traditions.