Art of Worship - Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation

Klappentext In this beautifully illustrated book, the Reverend Nicholas Holtam-vicar of London's internationally renowned church St. Martin-in-the-Fields-presents his favorite paintings from the National Gallery, London, alongside religious commentary, Bible quotes, prayers, and poetry. The selected illustrations encourage the reader to think about how art can sometimes be a surprising doorway into our own spirituality. Holtam's often highly personal observations inspire private prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Many works in the National Gallery feature Christian subjects, but Reverend Holtam has chosen paintings from a wide range of artists. His more surprising picture choices include Edgar Degas's "Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando," Vincent van Gogh's "Long Grass with Butterflies," and J. M. W. Turner's "The Fighting Temeraire." Zusammenfassung Includes illustrations that encourage the reader to consider how artists distil the essence of Christian values and how works of art can motivate reflections on the Christian faith.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Holtam, Reverend N. Holtam, Reverend N. Holtam
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.06.2011
• EAN: 9781857095319
• ISBN: 978-1-85709-531-9
• No. of pages: 120
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 210 mm x 19 mm
• Series: National Gallery London; National Gallery London; National Gallery London Publications
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works