Author
Sthaneshwar Timalsina
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published
February 2015
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Author
Sthaneshwar Timalsina
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published
February 2015
£181.42
Free UK Delivery
Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days
Tantric Visual Culture
Today's Price £181.42
Indian culture relies greatly on visual expression, and this book uses both classical Indian and contemporary Western philosophies and current studies on cognitive sciences, and applies them to contextualize Tantric visual culture. The work selects aspects of Tantric language and the practice of visualization, with the central premise to engage cognitive theories while studying images. It utilizes the contemporary theories of metaphor and cognitive blend, the theory of metonymy, and a holographic theory of epistemology with a focus on concept formation and its application to the study of myths and images. In addition, it applies the classical aesthetic theory of rasa to unravel the meaning of opaque images. This philosophical and cognitive analysis allows materials from Indian culture to be understood in a new light, while engaging contemporary theories of cognitive science and semantics. The book demonstrates how the domains of meaning and philosophy can be addressed within any culture without reducing their intrinsic cultural significance.
By addressing these key aspects of Tantric traditions through this approach, this book initiates a much-needed dialogue between Indian and Western theories, while encouraging introspection with the Indic traditions themselves. It will be of interest to those studying and researching Religion, Philosophy and South Asian Culture.
Author
Sthaneshwar Timalsina
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published
February 2015
Weight
432g
Page Count
190
Dimensions
156 x 234 x 13 mm
ISBN
9781138812840
ISBN-10
1138812846
Eden Code
4300820
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Author/Creator: Sthaneshwar Timalsina
ISBN: 9781138812840
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Release Date: February 2015
Weight: 432g
Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 13 mm
Eden Code: 4300820