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Listed here are Art History words and terms that begin with the letter "Y". Selecting any entry below will lead to its page and the ability to view its full definition.
Yantra
A Sanskrit word whose root meaning is "to sustain," a Yantra is a geometric design used to fix one's concentration upon during meditation, as practiced by followers of the Hindu religion.
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A Yantra is a geometric design used to fix one's concentration upon during meditation, as practiced by followers of the Hindu religion.

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