Debasing the Deity
The Material Culture of Hinduism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12445345 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rina Arya (1 University of Huddersfield UK Huddersfield, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 588-603 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religion and the Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1079-9265 • E-ISSN: 1568-5292 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15685292-02405006 |
| OpenAlex | W3114960294 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
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 imagery. This has led to protests by Hindu groups who have objected to the uses to which their religion has been put. This article addresses the issues that have caused offence as a way of understanding what is sacred to the aforementioned group and of establishing greater understanding about what is deemed to be acceptable
Aesthetics · Appropriation · Art · Epistemology · Hinduism · Sociology · Fashion and Cultural Textiles · History · Indian History and Philosophy · Philosophy · Religious studies
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |