Sacred Symbols
Author : Robert A. F. Thurman
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 22,12 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Art and religion
ISBN :
Author : Robert A. F. Thurman
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 22,12 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Art and religion
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Author : Ori Soltes
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 38,21 MB
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780813342979
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.
Author : Elizabeth Edwards Goldsmith
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Christian art and symbolism
ISBN :
Author : Lydia Hess
Publisher : HarperOne
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,9 MB
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780062434388
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.
Author : Glen Rogers
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 18,50 MB
Release : 2014-01-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780615964195
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.
Author : Mircea Eliade
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 29,10 MB
Release : 1992-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780826406187
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.
Author : Daniel C. Swan
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 39,84 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781578060962
An examination of the vibrant traditional and folk arts inspired by the sacramental use of peyote by members of the Native American Church
Author : Farrin Chwalkowski
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 36,30 MB
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 1443857289
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.
Author : Karen Speerstra
Publisher : Crossing Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 39,84 MB
Release : 2011-04-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0307785874
The Mayan symbol Hunab Ku represents movement and energy—the principle of life itself—in a spiraling design reminiscent of the Eastern yin-yang symbol. As an embodiment of harmony and balance, Hunab Ku invites us into the age of consciousness, which is predicted to begin on December 21, 2012.HUNAB KU prepares us for this cosmic awakening by presenting 77 sacred symbols that create an interactive system for learning, healing, and meditation. Beautifully illustrated and exhaustively researched, this virtual pilgrimage invites us to explore artifacts, earthworks, numerological patterns, and archetypes from diverse traditions the world over: ancient Greece, the Americas, Africa, the British Isles, Babylon, India, and beyond. Hunab Ku waits for you at the book’s center, the threshold between our present age and the coming age of enlightenment. Like runes, tarot, and other pathworking systems, the archetypes herein open doors, create bridges, and shed light on our past and our future. These spiritual signposts are all around us and within, waiting to be interpreted. Let HUNAB KU be your guide. A richly illustrated book that draws on cross-cultural ancient symbols, numerology, archetypes, and earthworks, and the chakras. Includes 77 vivid full-color illustrations placed within the framework and palette of the seven chakras. Builds on the growing popularity of José Arguelles’s The Mayan Factor and Carl Johan Calleman’s The Mayan Calendar and the Transformation of Consciousness.
Author : Ana Victoria Calderon
Publisher : Art for Modern Makers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,81 MB
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 0760374538
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.