Author: Robert A. F. ThurmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sacred Symbols
Author: Robert A. F. ThurmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art and religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Our Sacred Signs
Author: Ori SoltesPublisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 9780813342979
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The art of the three Abrahamic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—has a tangled, interwoven history. Symbols cross back and forth among the three faiths, adapted to reflect that faith's specific spiritual needs. And much of this symbolic language predates any of the Abrahamic faiths entirely.In Our Sacred Signs, Ori Soltes traces the interconnectedness of religious symbols such as the Star of David, which isn't, it turns out, exclusive to Judaism at all. He shows that the various ways that Jesus is portrayed on the cross recall an artistic tradition that is in no way unique to Christianity. And he shows that religious architectural conventions as simple as the dome represent early “pagan” traditions.The narrative—essentially a series of overlapping stories—moves through the halls of museums and off to the holy sites of the three religions, tracing the millennia-long artistic trail that has endured even as the West moved toward secularization in the last three hundred years.Soltes shows us how art has long been used as an instrument to take us where words cannot follow. Our Sacred Signs is a breathtaking and revelatory journey through human history, its gods, and its art.
Sacred Symbols in Art
Author: Elizabeth Edwards GoldsmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian art and symbolism
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Sacred Nature
Author: Lydia HessPublisher: HarperOne
ISBN: 9780062434388
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Experience the Inspiring Wisdom and Wild Beauty of Sacred Nature The profound beauty of the natural world speaks directly to our souls, awakening in us a sense of the sacred, the divine, and the mysterious. Now, seekers of all ages can experience the soul-deep pleasure and restorative effect of contemplating the natural world, wherever they may be, as they lose themselves in coloring the wonder-inspiring illustrations in Sacred Nature. Facing the meditative images, wisdom-infused words invite readers to further color away stress and anxiety as they immerse themselves in the mysticism and magic of the natural world.
Art & Sacred Sites
Author: Glen RogersPublisher:
ISBN: 9780615964195
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This book reveals a personal artistic journey to sacred sites around the world (such as Stonehenge, Caves in the South of France, and Ayers Rock in Australia) and the art that was inspired by the symbols and connections at each location. It contains beautiful spreads in full color of the artist?s work, photographs of the sites where she gained her inspiration and personal observations written especially for each of the ten chapters.
Symbolism, the Sacred, and the Arts
Author: Mircea EliadePublisher: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN: 9780826406187
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Major work is distinguished by an intensity of inspiration and an overwhelming sense of personal vision. This merging of inspiration and vision permits the creation of a classic oeuvre whose creator is deemed to be a 'master of his craft, ' or perhaps better, 'a seminal mind.' Such is the work of the historian of religious, Mirceas Eliade. In his lifelong quest to understand the presence of the Sacred throughout human history, Eliade has been fascinated by two central themes: Creation and Time.
Peyote Religious Art
Author: Daniel C. SwanPublisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781578060962
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
An examination of the vibrant traditional and folk arts inspired by the sacramental use of peyote by members of the Native American Church
Symbols in Arts, Religion and Culture
Author: Farrin ChwalkowskiPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443857289
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
We are a product of nature. Every single cell of our body is made of, and depends, on nature. Our inner soul is heavily influenced by nature. We feel sad if the sun is not shining for a few days, and feel pleasure when drawn to the wonder of flowers and uplifted by the song of birds. We came from nature; we are part of nature. In short, we are nature. Nature has been an intimate part of the human experience from the earliest times. Different religions and cultures, from all corners of the world, have honoured and worshipped nature in art, ritual and literature in their own unique ways. This book shows how we learn about our own human nature, our own sense of identity and how we fit into the larger scheme of life and spirit when we come to better understand how our human ancestors, through art, symbol and myth, expressed their relationship with the natural world.
Creative Drawing: Symbols and Sacred Geometry
Author: Ana Victoria CalderonPublisher: Art for Modern Makers
ISBN: 0760374538
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The latest title in the Art for Modern Makers series, Creative Drawing: Symbols and Sacred Geometry takes readers on an inspired journey that explores the beautiful imagery and fascinating themes of sacred geometry while demonstrating compass drawing and exploring colored pencils, watercolor, inks, and other mediums.
Spirit Cards
Author: Glen RogersPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578236872
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A 50 card deck of oracle cards inspired by universal symbols that honor the Sacred Feminine. Includes guidebook with introduction and interpretation