Sacred imagery : representations of faith and worship /
Millidge, Judith.
Sacred imagery : representations of faith and worship / Judith Millidge. - Kent, UK : Grange Books, 1998 - 144 p. : ill. (some col.) : 32 cm.
cultural influences form sacred imagery and religious activities expressed through metaphors of work, play, competition and victory sacred architecture as representation of relationship between humans and heaven and designs to inspire awe and a sense of mysticism in the worshipper sacred images retain their power as talismans, spiritual roots or the common focus of belief amidst catastrophes of the modern time. Provides information on sacred imagery as recognized by different religions of the world as seen in the forms of statues, carvings, paintings ( on anything from rock to canvass), engravings and buildings. Discusses the salient points in the following: basic forces inspired imagery used in ritual worship, including the sun, moon, water and fire
1840131691
Aesthetics
Art and religion.
Art and society.
BR 115.A8 / .M62 1998
Sacred imagery : representations of faith and worship / Judith Millidge. - Kent, UK : Grange Books, 1998 - 144 p. : ill. (some col.) : 32 cm.
cultural influences form sacred imagery and religious activities expressed through metaphors of work, play, competition and victory sacred architecture as representation of relationship between humans and heaven and designs to inspire awe and a sense of mysticism in the worshipper sacred images retain their power as talismans, spiritual roots or the common focus of belief amidst catastrophes of the modern time. Provides information on sacred imagery as recognized by different religions of the world as seen in the forms of statues, carvings, paintings ( on anything from rock to canvass), engravings and buildings. Discusses the salient points in the following: basic forces inspired imagery used in ritual worship, including the sun, moon, water and fire
1840131691
Aesthetics
Art and religion.
Art and society.
BR 115.A8 / .M62 1998
