Religious and ceremonial art Books

An introduction to the artistic and architectural traditions of the Islamic world

Experience the beauty and power of the Bible through the stunning illustrations of John Martin and Richard Westall, accompanied by descriptions from John Hobart Caunter. This exquisite collection is a masterpiece of art and literature, and a valuable...

Ce manuel d'iconographie détaille les représentations de la religion chrétienne dans la culture grecque et romaine. Écrit par Adolphe Napoléon Didron et Dionysius de Fourna, il explique les significations et évolutions de ces représentations à travers...

Richard Viladesau's book takes a look at an inviting topic that has come into increasing prominence in a number of fields lately--including theology. Theology and the Arts explores, in a timely and engaging manner, several aspects of the relations...

Elizabeth Jane openly shares her transformational journey to encourage us to fully embark on our own, to become the master of our mind and leader of our life.Elizabeth's story is interlaced with easy-to-use tools, based on her learnings from her...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! This book is the illustrated story laced with portrait vignettes of my American family and my life as a creative artist. I have filled these memoirs with a retrospective of my art—pleasant ephemera, family...

This collection of essays by biblical scholars, art historians, and experts in early Christianity explores a variety of topics and issues regarding the material culture of early Christianity. Contributors place early Christian art found in sarcophagi,...

La temática desarrollada está basada en el conocimiento iniciático, enseñado por los grandes maestros que han existido a través de la humanidad (el gnosticismo primario), cristianismo puro, encierra este libro en sí mismo arte- ciencia- filosofía y...

For the first time in global history, Eternal books has burst the scientific bubble by revealing the wonders of creation. People from all walks of life simply must take the opportunity to examine these books. Read these amazing small-size books to stave...

Art of the Spirit, The Culture of the Rural South, provides readers with an overview of the culture and some traditions of the rural South. Self-taught African American folk artist, Lisa Cain, Ph.D. provides a pictorial demonstration of country life...

Thousands of artists have exhibited and sold their work at the Traditional Spanish Market of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the sixty years it has been in existence. This book is a record of the 186 artists who participated in the 2010 Market. They stand as...

Nearly every form of religion or spirituality has a vital connection with art. Religions across the world, from Hinduism and Buddhism to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, have been involved over the centuries with a rich array of artistic traditions, both...

The seven seals of the Book of Revelation offer a warning to spiritual seekers of the many spectacular events that are coming upon the world in the future. From the first seal that cautions religious deception and ...

This book by José Selgas features stunning paintings of angels, copied from real life. The intricate details and lifelike depictions will inspire readers and leave them in awe of these divine beings.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

In this art history book, Burns explores the representation of Christ in the works of various artists throughout history and around the world. From Byzantine icons to Renaissance paintings, from Indian sculptures to African masks, this book offers a...

"Although many of the iconographic traditions in Byzantine art formed in the early centuries of Christianity, they were not petrified within a time warp. Subtle changes and refinements in Byzantine theology did find reflection in changes to the...

Blasphemy and other forms of blatant disrespect to religious beliefs have the capacity to create significant civil and even international unrest. Consequently, the sacrosanctity of religious dogmas and beliefs, stringent laws of repression and codes of...

My Cry is to all that live is a book written with the ‘ordinary’ person in mind. By taking stories from the Gospels, drawing on scriptural and theological scholarship, iconography, and the experiences of women and Earth, Mary Burke opens for us a renewed...