art and religion

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art and religion

Art and religion in ancient Rome

Presents an introduction to the art and religion of ancient Rome, discussing the influence of Greece on Roman culture, and examining religious practices and belief in gods, temples, the philosophy of Stoicism, painting, sculpture, and literature and drama.

How do we look

the body, the divine, and the question of civilisation
Discusses how artists have portrayed the human body throughout history.

Heroes of the Trojan War

2016
For those studying Greek mythology in-depth, this can help to keep track of the intricate timeline and the many characters involved.

Yoruba

nine centuries of African art and thought
1989
Focuses on the prolific artistic expressions of the Yoruba and the historical and cultural issues that have shaped their civilization.

Face of the gods

art and altars of Africa and the African Americas
1993

Our sacred signs

how Jewish, Christian, and Muslim art draw from the same source
2005
Examines the historical similarities between Christian, Jewish, and Muslim art, and shows how the religious symbols of each faith are interconnected.

Art and religion in ancient Rome

2004
Presents an introduction to the art and religion of ancient Rome, discussing the influence of Greece on Roman culture, and examining religious practices and belief in gods, temples, the philosophy of Stoicism, painting, sculpture, and literature and drama.

A child's book of prayer in art

1995
Presents paintings that illustrate important values of life, such as love, respect, and forgiveness, selected by Sister Wendy Beckett.

Sculpture: the shapes of belief

1971
Describes the history, significance, and variety of sculpture from ancient times to the present.

Mandalas of the world

a meditating & painting guide
1992
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