This book features 107 of the finest examples of illuminated pages from medieval and Renaissance Books of Hours. Roger Wieck's comprehensive text introduces the Book of Hours -- a "bestseller" for three hundred years -- to the general reader, discussing its iconography, the artists who illuminated this genre, and its role as a religious text in the lives of its owners. As a collection of both stirring words and inspiring images, the Book of Hours thus comprised a series of "painted prayers".
A collection of writings of revered spiritual thinkers including Rumi, Rilke, Jesus, Reb Nachman, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Stephen Mitchell, with illustrations by the author.
"For hundreds of years, Indian women have passed to their daughters the knowledge of the ritual wall and ground paintings and decorations of the home that function as messages to the deities for the health and well-being of Indian families. Some ground paintings are daily rituals, made every morning at dawn, while wall paintings and mud bas-reliefs are often made for special festivals to honor the deities and attract their benevolent attentions. It is the women of India who are responsible for communication with the gods on behalf of their families, governing the activities of family members, and maintaining the sanctity and order of the home." "Painted Prayers is a fascinating account of the centuries-old artistic traditions of women in village India, set forth in 170 full-color photographs that evoke the women's rich artistic heritage, and the pride and pleasure with which they regard their creative responsibilities. The knowledgeable text details the traditions, rituals, and beliefs behind this little-known art form and places this art in the context of contemporary Indian women's lives and the social realities of India today." "This book is a splendid gallery of this diverse aspect of Indian art and a pictorial tour of the India travelers rarely see. Designs vary between the representational and the purely graphic: painted and sculpted images such as mounds of rice are drawn from local iconography, while elephants, peacocks and lotus blooms are symbols of the deities. Colors ranging from earth tones to reds, blues, yellow, green, and white make the designs stand out from the mud-covered walls and dusty streets, a vibrant testament to centuries of Indian women's artistic voices."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Painted Prayers is a tool for encountering God in a new, creative way. Using children's artwork as inspiration, Painted Prayers guides you through focused, intentional prayer for the sake of others. As you reflect on each painting, you are prompted to consider the needs of others in your daily prayers and join a community of people who are also using these paintings as a catalyst for their daily prayers.
This "painting priest" is a well-loved pastor and retired seminary professor. Inspired by St. Hildegard of Bingen, he incorporates the creative art of painting into his daily prayer routine. The unique collection of images and prayers in this book are a sampling of the hundreds of pieces he has created in his studio located in Fairport Harbor, Ohio.
"Painted Prayers" is a book to inspire and comfort those seeking prayer. Author Gina Alicea allows Spirit to flow through her to create the paintings and the prayers. You will be moved, touched and inspired by these creations. These painted prayers are an extraordinary testimony to Gina Alicea's own spiritual journey. Readers will revel in the magic of her beautiful paintings with brilliant colors, while their spirits are massaged by her wonderful words of Truth in her prayers. Whether it is a healing, transformation, a need for peace, or a deeper relationship with God that you desire, "Painted Prayers" is a great tool for you to have in your spiritual tool box.
