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Books, Arts & Photography, Religious
Bart Mcdowell
Inside the Vatican
by National Geographic (Paperback) (Release Date: 2009-03-17)
For almost a year, veteran National Geographic photographer Jim Stanfield captured nearly every corner of the Vatican, both the world’s smallest country and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Along with author Bart McDowell, he provides an insider’s view into the history of this 108.7-acre enclave, from the first St. Peter’s, built in the fourth century, through the amazing reign of Pope John Paul II, and beyond. Rarely seen areas of the complex, such as the Pope’s personal quarters and the world-renowned libraries, and up-close views of the stunning and priceless art and architecture provide an unrivaled insider’s look into this amazing nation.In this revised trade paperback edition, Washington Post writer Howard Schneider brings the story of the Vatican up-to-date, including the death and funeral of Pope John Paul II and the selection and ordination of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI’s recent trip to the United States is also documented in poignant words ...
Madeleine L'Engle
Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art
by North Point Press (Paperback)
Sybil MacBeth
Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God
by Paraclete Press (MA) (Paperback)
With paper and markers, you will draw closer to God. Thousands of people have already discovered this truly simple, transformative spiritual practice. Now this companion to the surprise bestseller Praying in Color provides the perfect journal to help you experience a whole new way of talking with God--by "praying in color."
Wassily Kandinsky
Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by MFA Publications (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2006-07-01)
Wassily Kandinsky was one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century, and this text, in which he laid out the tenets of painting as he saw them and made the case for nonobjective artistic forms, is universally recognized as an essential document of Modernist art theory. A brilliant philosophical treatise and an emphatic avant-garde tract, it provides the theoretical underpinnings for Kandinsky's own work and that of his associates in the Blaue Reiter movement. While Michael Sadlerís masterful translation has been available and authoritative since its original publication in 1914, what hasnít been published until now is the significant correspondence between the translator and the artist, who followed the progress of his bookís transformation closely, and who offered numerous insights into and explanations of its meanings. These letters, from the archives of Tate Britain, have here been appended to Kandinskyís text to provide the first comprehensively annotated ...
Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh - Paintings by Kirsten-Honshin 2009 Wall Calendar
by Amber Lotus Publishing (Calendar)
The Thich Nhat Hanh 2009 wall calendar combines the graceful paintings of Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin with the words of renowned Zen master, peace activist and author of over 60 books, Thich Nhat Hanh. Nicholas Kirsten-Honshin is influenced by the sacred meditational space of the transcendental archetypal symbols of Christianity, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism as well as the shamanistic practices of the world's perennial philosophies. Thich Nhat Hanh's words, appearing courtesy of Parallax Press, have inspired many over the years to embark on a more peaceful and mindful path.
Hebrew Illuminations 2009 - A 16-Month Wall Calendar
by Amber Lotus Publishing (Calendar)
The ancient and enduring spirit of Jewish tradition comes alive in the Hebrew Illuminations 2008-2009 wall calendar. Jewish artist Adam Rhine has created ornate, highly detailed Judaic paintings in watercolor and acrylic. Each work is crafted to honor the infinite nobility of the Lord, and to visually bring forth His energy within different combinations of overlapping shapes, rich colors and intricate patterns. The sheer elegance of their construction conveys wisdom and ideas. This unique calendar features the first six letters of the Hebrew alphabet plus 10 new illuminations of significant Jewish concepts, such as Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) and Neshamah (The Jewish Soul). Adam Rhine's highly detailed Judaica paintings combine modern palettes and aesthetics with the influence of medieval illuminated manuscripts.
Chuck Fischer
In the Beginning: The Art of Genesis: A Pop-Up Book
by Little, Brown and Company (Hardcover)
An ingenious series of three-dimensional spreads with fold-outs and narrative booklets,IN THE BEGINNING shows how the timeless narratives of the Book of Genesis have inspired artists for thousands of years and continue to do so today. This spectacular gift book features Fischer's original artwork on intricate pop-ups created in collaboration with paper engineer Bruce Foster, which represent the classic stories from the first chapter of the Bible. With spreads that range from a medieval-inspired Garden of Eden to an stunningly tall tower of Babel to a magnificent diorama depicting Jacob's dream of a stairway to Heaven, IN THE BEGINNING is destined to become a treasured keepsake and perennial favorite on every family's shelf.
Rosa Giorgi
Saints: A Year in Faith and Art
by "Harry N. Abrams, Inc." (Hardcover)
This richly illustrated, unique volume portrays more than 375 Catholic saints, arranged by the days of the year on which each beatified figure is honored. The images range from world-famous works of art by such masters as Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, and El Greco to more modern and lesser-known depictions. Rosa Giorgi has chosen up to three saints for each day of the year and has composed a brief accompanying description of each—including etymology of names, historical background, and occupations, cities, and countries of patronage. Encompassing angels and abbots, mystics and martyrs, priests and prophets, virgins and visionaries, the exquisite saint portraits in these pages will not only inspire Catholics—making this an ideal confirmation or Christmas gift—but will also fascinate scholars and art historians.
Alex Grey
Transfigurations
by Inner Traditions (Paperback) (Release Date: 2004-11-09)
The most extensive collection of Grey's visionary artwork and life's journey in one volume. • Includes a foreword by Albert Hoffmann and essays on Grey's work by renowned art critic Donald Kuspit, philosopher Ken Wilber, and Stephen Larsen, author of Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind. • 21,000 sold in hardcover since October 2001. Every once in a great while an artist emerges who does more than simply reflect the social trends of the time. Such an artist is able to transcend established thinking and help us redefine ourselves and our world. Today, a growing number of art critics, philosophers, and spiritual seekers believe that they have found that vision in the art of Alex Grey. Transfigurations, the follow-up to Grey's Sacred Mirrors (1991)--one of the most successful art books of the 1990s--includes all of Grey's major works completed in the following decade, including the masterful seven-paneled altarpiece Nature of Mind, called "the grand climax of Grey's ...
Amber Lotus Publishing
Sacred Images of Tibet 2009 Wall Calendar
by Amber Lotus Publishing (Calendar)
Classic images of authentic Tibetan thangka paintings open a sacred doorway into the world of Tibetan Buddhism. This Sacred Images of Tibet 2009 wall calendar features handsomely displayed meditative images of buddhas, goddesses and tantric figures that greet you each month. The paintings are all by master thangka artists living in Kathmandu, Nepal. Each thangka is paired with Tibetan Buddhist teaching text, courtesy of Snow Lion Publications. These images have been used for centuries to awaken and expand consciousness. Your purchase of this calendar helps to support the Tibetan Lama Fund, which is building housing for refugee monks in India, and the Development of Children and Women Center in Kathmandu.