Hanuman is an extraordinary, even unique, figure in Hindu religious, literary, and artistic traditions. Famously, he has the appearance, and sometimes the character, of a monkey — but one who speaks perfect Sanskrit, has enormous strength, dresses well, and can fly! This lecture illustrates how Hanuman exhibits the features of both exemplary devotee and a deity in his own right, and includes images of objects from Puja and Piety and outside the exhibition.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of Asian Art