
Tantra
The Indian Cult of Ecstasy
Philip Rawson(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 17. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-500-81048-4 (ISBN)
Description
Tantra is a set of beliefs and practices that originates in India and combines eroticism, magic and metaphysics. This book provides a lucid account of a much-misunderstood ancient mystical tradition that has long aroused spiritual and artistic curiosity in the West. The first part of the book gives an in-depth introduction to Tantrik rites and beliefs, while the eight Themes sections summarize and develop key topics. The book is illustrated throughout with vivid imagery from unusual and out-of-the-way sources worldwide. This is an illuminating introduction to Tantra and the art that expresses many of its erotic, mythical and mystical beliefs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
149 Illustrations, black and white; 37 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
312 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-81048-4 (9780500810484)
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Book
09/1973
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Person
Philip Rawson was Keeper of the Gulbenkian Museum of Oriental Art at
the University of Durham. He was also an artist, teacher and author of
many books. He curated many exhibitions including an acclaimed Tantra
exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London.
the University of Durham. He was also an artist, teacher and author of
many books. He curated many exhibitions including an acclaimed Tantra
exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London.
Content
The Cult of Ecstasy; Themes: Ritual andWorship * Sex and Reality * Krishna * Death and Fire * Cosmic Diagrams * The Subtle Body * Meditative Diagrams * The Approach to Unity; Further Reading; Acknowledgments; Index