In this fascinating; informal approach to art appreciation; an eminent Indian scholar reveals the crucial difference between merely looking at and really seeing painting and sculpture; drawing and architecture. And to the open-minded and sensitive observer; he shows how simple perceptions can be transmuted into darshanamdash;the pure delight of union with the inner life of a work of art.The presentation is poetic; not technical; directed toward the general reader rather than the specialist. The author begins by symbolizing certain powers of the imagination as the "seven little-known birds of the inner eye." Then he traces these energies of the "body-soul" through a wide range of aesthetic responsemdash;from the first; almost involuntary discriminations lines; colors; and forms to the insights attained by the "third eye" of total vision.Illustrated and discussed are the superb murals and breathtaking architecture of India; ancient symbols and modern experiments; the landscape paintings of Song China and the works of major Western artists.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Briann CooperI need help on some of these songs Im just learning to play guitar thought this would challenge me1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Dont be fooled; its not for Dummies.By CustomerDont be fooled by the title; this is not for Dummies. If you do not have a working knowledge of sheet music; youll need to learn. I was expecting a more "walkthrough" version. It comes with tabs for those who can not read sheet music but unless you have the song handy; its difficult to pick up and play.Im very new to the guitar and found Guitar for Dummies by Emedia (also on this site) much more helpful as it has video and audio instruction as well as animated fretboards. If you are completely unexperienced or need instruction; this is not it.The chord chart in the back also lacks any of the suspended chords called for in the songs. Dont know what a Csus2 is? You wont find it in the book.However; if you can read sheet music; youll do fine in buying this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bill RobelGreat product