{"title":"Sthaneshwar Timalsina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe works of \u003cstrong\u003eSthaneshwar Timalsina\u003c\/strong\u003e offer insightful explorations into the intersections of religion, art, and culture. Readers can expect thoughtful analyses of spiritual traditions, with a particular focus on visual and ritual practices that illuminate deeper understandings of faith and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging and scholarly, these books delve into topics such as \u003cem\u003eTantric visual culture\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting readers to appreciate the rich tapestry of religious expression and its enduring influence across societies. Timalsina’s writing is ideal for those interested in the nuanced study of spirituality and its artistic manifestations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tantric-visual-culture-by-sthaneshwar-timalsina-9781138812840","title":"Tantric Visual Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian 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 contextualise Tantric visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work selects aspects of Tantric language and the practice of visualisation, with the central premise to engage cognitive theories while studying images. It utilises 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 \u003cem\u003erasa\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy addressing these key aspects of Tantric traditions through this approach, \u003cem\u003eTantric Visual Culture\u003c\/em\u003e initiates a much-needed dialogue between Indian and Western theories, while encouraging introspection within the Indic traditions themselves. It will be of interest to those studying and researching Religion, Philosophy, and South Asian Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607865573612,"sku":"9781138812840","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/60f46a7961f2029355150d37a3dc0b71.jpg?v=1778187262"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sthaneshwar-timalsina.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}