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Rufus C Camphausen
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Number of Pages
144
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction art history book offers a globally informed look at a primal symbol of feminine creativity, tracing its presence in sacred imagery, ritual, and art from ancient times to the present. It is designed for adult readers, students, and curious art lovers who seek thoughtful, respectful exploration of myth, spirituality, and gender. The tone is insightful, contemplative, and empowering.
Across its pages, the material is presented as a richly illustrated cross-cultural study. Dozens of illustrations, many in color, reproduce carvings, drawings, and other portrayals, tracing the yoni as a universal motif found in temple art, folklore, alchemy, Tantra, and contemporary worksโfrom Native North American art to Hindu temple iconography, Celtic carvings, and Japanese ritual imagery.
The reading experience blends art, history, and spirituality. It covers iconography, sacred symbolism, and the dynamics of feminine power across cultures, with accessible language and concise context that make learning engaging and approachable. The image-forward layout, reminiscent of a picture book for early readers, supports interactive learning and activity-based exploration, helping readers build visual literacy as they compare symbols across cultures.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how symbols convey power, birth, and creativity across cultures, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a lasting appreciation for the diversity of human expressive traditions.
Product Details
Author
Rufus C Camphausen
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
144
Language
English
SKU
9780892815623
ISBN
9780892815623
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.32x1.52x25.4cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 750
โน 675
โน 75 Off