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Saints: A Year in Faith and Art

Rosa Giorgi

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Great Inspiring Heroes 5 out of 5 stars.
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As a Catholic priest for over 30 years, I am a lover of spiritual books and stories of role models of the faith. SAINTS: A YEAR in FAITH and ART is just such a book! In addition to the brief paragraphs about each saint, the art work presented relating to the saint is itself worth moments of reflection. If you want more knowledge of a saint, I suggest ALL SAINTS by Robert Ellsberg. If you want a succint understanding of a saint, this is your book! The cover, the daily portrayals and the art work all are worth this price!
PS: I bought several copies and gave them to my Staff for Christmas gifts. They loved it!

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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.

Thomas Kinkade Painter of Light: 2009 Engagement Calendar with Scripture

Thomas Kinkade

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WELL MADE!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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It is bigger than I expected. I was hoping for something that would fit easily in my handbag and it's a hardcover.

just very very pleased 5 out of 5 stars.
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I,m realy very very pleased. In the past, I have bought his Engagement Diary directly from the original distributor but this time things had change. Amazon had his latest which is a little diiferent than in the past but very satisfactory regardless. I love the Thomas Kinkade collection and may it long continue.

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Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.

* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.

This full-color, hardcover calendar with a concealed spiral features a large Thomas Kinkade image each week accompanied by a Bible verse. It also has pockets, a ruler, and a place for names and numbers as well as notes.

Thomas Kinkade Gardens of Grace: 2009 Wall Calendar

Thomas Kinkade

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Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.

* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.

An inspirational quote accompanies each monthly image by Thomas Kinkade, in which he artfully depicts a garden brimming with nature's beauty.

How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals

Richard Taylor

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Churches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols--all of which are packed with meaning. But today few people, from regular visitors to tourists, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there.

How to Read a Church is must reading for anybody who wants to know more about what they see in a church or cathedral. It explores the principal features of churches and what each represents. It also explains: " the significance of church layout " the importance of such details as the use of colors or letters " the identity and significance of people and scenes " the symbolism of animals, plants, colors, numbers, and letters " the meaning of it all

In addition to exploring these brick-and-mortar motifs, the author also reveals fascinating and unexpected details such as how to 'read' the priest and the congregation, and he shows the varied ways that church architecture and appointments reflect the Christian year. From major themes to small but vital details, How to Read a Church will serve as a fascinating guide to the history, meanings, and messages of these beautiful buildings and the treasures they contain.

Michelangelo (XL Series)

Frank Zollner, Christof Thoenes, Thomas Popper

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Renaissance man: Michelangelo as never seen before. Before reaching the tender age of thirty, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) had already sculpted David and Pieta, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. Like fellow Florentine Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo was a shining star of the Renaissance and a genius of consummate virtuosity. His achievements as a sculptor, painter, draughtsman, and architect are unique- no artist before or after him has ever produced such a vast, multi-faceted, and wideranging oeuvre. Only a handful of other painters and sculptors have attained a comparable social status and enjoyed a similar artistic freedom. This is demonstrated not only by the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel but also by Michelangelo's monumental sculptures and his unconventional architectural designs, whose forms went far beyond the accepted vocabulary of his day. Such was his talent that Michelangelo was considered a demigod by his contemporaries and was the subject of two biographies during his lifetime. Adoration of this remarkable man's work has only increased on the intervening centuries. Following the success of our XL title Leonardo da Vinci, TASCHEN brings you this massive tome that explores Michelangelo's life and work in more depth and detail then ever before. The first part concentrates on the life of Michelangelo via an extensive and copiously illustrated biographical essay; the main body of the book presents his owrk in four parts providing a complete analytical inventory of Michelangelo's paintings, sculptures, buildings and drawings. Grorgeous, full page reproductions and enlarged details bring readers up close to the works. This sumptuous tome also takes account, to a previously unseen extent, of Michelangelo's more personal traits and circumstances, such as his solitary nature, his thirst for money and commissions, his miserliness, his immense wealth, and his skill as a property investor. In addition, the book tackles the controversial issue of the attribution of Michelangelo drawings, an area in which decisions continue to be steered by the interests of the art market and the major collections. This is the definitive volume about Michelangelo for generations to come.

Thomas Kinkade: Twenty-Five Years of Light

LLC Andrews McMeel Publishing

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What I paint touches on foundational life values. Home, family, peacefulness. And one of the messages I try to constantly get across is slow it down and enjoy every moment." --Thomas Kinkade

Thomas Kinkade has sold more canvases than any other painter in history-more than Picasso, Rembrandt, Gauguin, Monet, Manet, Renoir, and Van Gogh combined.

Thomas Kinkade, the celebrated Painter of Light, is the most widely collected living artist in the world. His tranquil, light-infused paintings affirm the basic values of family, home, faith in God, and the beauty of nature. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Thomas Kinkade's first published work, Thomas Kinkade: 25 Years collects more than 150 of his most beloved paintings, personal mementos, and unpublished artworks to create a stunning, lavishly produced retrospective of his unprecedented career.

Inside the book's pages, Thomas Kinkade's luminous images of lighthouses and seascapes mingle with his magnificent landscapes, quaint villages, and inviting front porches to illustrate a story of personal and professional growth. Each chapter begins with an introduction chronicling a milestone in Thomas Kinkade's life and artistic development, followed by beautiful, full-color reproductions of some of his favorite paintings. Exclusive photographs, family mementos, and never-before-seen unpublished artworks document Thom's life like a personal scrapbook, from childhood through his formative years as a student, to his present status as America's most beloved artist. No other book has given his legions of fans such an up close and personal look at his life.

Thomas Kinkade has received numerous accolades for his works on and off the canvas including multiple National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED) awards for Artist of the Year, Graphic Artist of the Year, and nine awards for Lithograph of the Year. NALED has also heralded Thomas Kinkade as the Most Award Winning Artist in the Past 25 Years. He has commemorated a number of important milestones in American heritage, including the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Winter Games, the 2002 World Series, and Disneyland's 50th anniversary. He is also involved in a number of nonprofit organizations focusing on children, humanitarian relief, and the arts.

Signs and Symbols in Christian Art: With Illustrations from Paintings from the Renaissance (Galaxy Books)

George Ferguson

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Great 5 out of 5 stars.
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I study Art history, and christian art. This book primarily focuses in on Renaissance paintings and thier symbols. I found it to be useful and detail orientated. A very good reference book.

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First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art.

Icons and Saints of the Eastern Orthodox Church (Guide to Imagery Series)

Alfredo Tradigo

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An icon (from the Greek word "eikon," "image") is a wooden panel painting of a holy person or scene from Orthodox Christianity, the religion of the Byzantine Empire that is practiced today mainly in Greece and Russia. It was believed that these works acted as intermediaries between worshipers and the holy personages they depicted. Their pictorial language is stylized and primarily symbolic, rather than literal and narrative. Indeed, every attitude, pose, and color depicted in an icon has a precise meaning, and their painters--usually monks--followed prescribed models from iconographic manuals.
The goal of this book is to catalogue the vast heritage of images according to iconographic type and subject, from the most ancient at the Monastery of Saint Catherine in the Sinai to those from Greece, Constantinople, and Russia. Chapters focus on the role of icons in the Orthodox liturgy and on common iconic subjects, including the fathers and saints of the Eastern Church and the life of Jesus and his followers. As with other volumes in the Guide to Imagery series, this book includes a wealth of color illustrations in which details are called out for discussion.

Hebrew Illuminations 2009 - A 16-Month Wall Calendar

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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.

Imagine: A Vision for Christians in the Arts

Steve Turner

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Imagine art that is risky, complex and subtle! Imagine music, movies, books and paintings of the highest quality! Imagine art that permeates society, challenging conventional thinking and standard morals to their core! Imagine that it is all created by Christians! This is the bold vision of Steve Turner, someone who has worked among artists--many Christian and many not--for three decades. He believes Christians should confront society and the church with the powerful impact art can convey. He believes art can faithfully chronicle the lives of ordinary people and equally express the transcendence of God. He believes that Christians should be involved in every level of the art world and in every media. Yet art and artists have not always been held in high esteem by conservative Christians. Art rarely seems to communicate clear propositional truth, rarely deals with certainties and absolutes. And the lifestyles of artists too frequently seem at odds with the gospel. So the arts have often been discouraged among Christians. Throughout this stimulating book, however, Turner builds a compelling case against such a perspective. He shows that if Jesus is Lord of all of life and creation, then art is not out of bounds for Christians. Rather it can and should be a way of expressing faith in creatively, beautifully, truthfully arranged words, sounds and sights. This stirring call is must reading for every Christian who has been drawn to the arts or been influenced by them. Features & Benefits

* a fresh and positive perspective on Christianity and the arts

* shows how art can faithfully represent both "real life" and divine truth

* challenges common Christian objections to the arts

* encourages Christians to be involved in every level of the art world and in every media

* written by a poet and journalist well-known in the popular music scene