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About The Book: Catalogue of an Indian Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy is a scholarly inventory and analysis of Indian art objects housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions of sculptures, paintings, textiles, and other artifacts, highlighting their historical, religious, and artistic significance. Coomaraswamy’s commentary emphasizes the spiritual and symbolic meanings behind the works, aiming to foster deeper understanding and appreciation of Indian art within a Western museum context. About The Author: Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (1877–1947) was a pioneering Sri Lankan philosopher, art historian, and metaphysician, best known for his work on Indian and Eastern art, culture, and spirituality. Educated in England, he bridged Eastern and Western intellectual traditions, emphasizing the symbolic and spiritual depth of traditional art. As curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, he promoted appreciation for Asian art in the West. His writings remain influential in the fields of art history, philosophy, and comparative religion. The Title 'Catalogue of an Indian Collections in the Museum of Fine Arts written/authored/edited by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy', published in the year 1924. The ISBN 9789371330039 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 166 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Art. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.