Debasing the Deity: The Material Culture of Hinduism
(2020)
Journal Article
Arya, R. (2020). Debasing the Deity: The Material Culture of Hinduism. Religion and the Arts, 24(5), 588-603. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685292-02405006
This article considers cases in the media of the cultural appropriation of Hindu symbols by Western fashion designers. Hinduism has a rich tradition of visual and material culture and designers are attracted to the aesthetic and symbolism of Hindu im... Read More about Debasing the Deity: The Material Culture of Hinduism.