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Karl-Heinz Kohl

    November 24, 1948
    Neun Stämme
    Kunst der Vorzeit
    Zwischen Kunst und Kontext
    Die Macht der Dinge
    Powerful Things
    • 2020

      Powerful Things

      The History and Theory of Sacred Objects

      • 238 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the deep connections individuals have with objects, this book examines how various cultures attribute immense significance to material items, influencing their identities and destinies. Through the lenses of anthropology and religious history, Karl-Heinz Kohl reveals how trivial reminders evoke memories of love, while cherished artifacts symbolize idealized pasts. The text delves into the profound relationships people maintain with sacred objects, illustrating the universal human tendency to derive meaning from the world around them.

      Powerful Things