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Beschreibung

Krishna is one of the most popular and multifaceted deities in Hinduism. This richly illustrated volume shows how Krishna has inspired people in India and far beyond for centuries: as a divine hero, lover, and teacher. International contributions shed light on Krishna's character in religion, art, and mythology, tracing his influence to modern popular culture. Using selected objects, the accompanying volume invites readers to explore Krishna's enduring appeal from diverse cultural perspectives and offers fascinating insights into global cultural history.

  • Unique overview of Krishna's multifaceted character - a first comprehensive survey in the German-speaking countries
  • Brings together art, religion and cultural history from the deity's Indian origins to international popular culture
  • Exhibition: April 24 to November 8, 2026, Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich

Krishna is one of the most popular and multifaceted deities in Hinduism. This richly illustrated volume shows how Krishna has inspired people in India and far beyond for centuries: as a divine hero, lover, and teacher. International contributions shed light on Krishna's character in religion, art, and mythology, tracing his influence to modern popular culture. Using selected objects, the accompanying volume invites readers to explore Krishna's enduring appeal from diverse cultural perspectives and offers fascinating insights into global cultural history.

  • Unique overview of Krishna's multifaceted character - a first comprehensive survey in the German-speaking countries
  • Brings together art, religion and cultural history from the deity's Indian origins to international popular culture
  • Exhibition: April 24 to November 8, 2026, Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich
Über den Autor

Anne Hartig, Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich; Patrick Felix Krüger, Center for Religious Studies (CERES), Bonn

With contributions by Uta Werlich, Anne Hartig, Patrick Felix Krüger, Isabella Nardi, Marion Frenger, Verena Widorn, Anishka Gheewala, Richard Hölzl, Knut Martin Stünkel, Martin Papenheim, Neeraja Poddar

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Kunstgeschichte
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 176 S.
100 Illustr.
ISBN-13: 9783422804074
ISBN-10: 3422804072
Sprache: Deutsch
Einband: Gebunden
Redaktion: Hartig, Anne
Krüger, Patrick Felix
Herausgeber: Anne Hartig/Patrick Felix Krüger
Hersteller: Deutscher Kunstverlag
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, D-10785 Berlin, productsafety@degruyterbrill.com
Abbildungen: 100 illustrations
Maße: 285 x 225 x 19 mm
Von/Mit: Anne Hartig (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 18.05.2026
Gewicht: 0,98 kg
Artikel-ID: 135351421