Beginning with faiths in the ancient worlds of Mesoptoamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, Ross examines in sixteen chapters the major religions from countries and continents all over the globe. After tracing the history and development of a religion, she provides a general overview of the principal beliefs and key practices. The focus of each chapter is on the temples, churches, and religious buildings, statues, paintings, and other works of art and architecture created by believers. Each is examined in terms of its history, ...
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Beginning with faiths in the ancient worlds of Mesoptoamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, Ross examines in sixteen chapters the major religions from countries and continents all over the globe. After tracing the history and development of a religion, she provides a general overview of the principal beliefs and key practices. The focus of each chapter is on the temples, churches, and religious buildings, statues, paintings, and other works of art and architecture created by believers. Each is examined in terms of its history, materials, symbols, colors, and patterns, explaining its significance to the reader. With extensive illustrations, these volumes are the definitive reference work on art and architecture of the world's religions. Specific examples of how art/architecture reflects religion's values can be seen in: the sacred symbolism and biblical narratives of brilliant stained glass windows in heavenward-soaring Gothic cathedrals;the concern for death and the afterlife as demonstrated in ancient Egyptian tombs and illustrations of the Book of the Dead;how the architectural diversity of Jewish synagogue forms reflect enduring values and renewed traditions; how Zen Buddhist aesthetics are revealed in garden and temple design;how the intricate sculptural programs on Hindu temples reflect the vibrancy and complexity of Hinduism's religious imagery;how Mesoamerican beliefs in the cyclic nature of time are reflected in the construction of pyramid-temple complexes used for regular rituals and sacrifices; how the powers of divine spirits are evoked in traditional African arts such as masks used in vibrant ceremonial performance. With approximately 200 illustrations, including floor plans of churches, synagogues, and temples, Celebrating Faith is a vibrant discussion of how the divine is represented in the arts.
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