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20%OFFNicholas Holtam - The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London) - 9781857095319 - V9781857095319
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The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London)

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Description for The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London) Hardcover. 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. Series: National Gallery London. Num Pages: 120 pages, 47 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AGC; AGR; HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.

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 ... Read more



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Product Details

Publisher
National Gallery London
Number of pages
120
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Series
National Gallery London
Condition
New
Weight
413g
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857095319
SKU
V9781857095319
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Nicholas Holtam
Nicholas Holtam has been vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the National Gallery London's parish priest since 1995. Richard Chartres is the Bishop of London.

Reviews for The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London)
"[A] beautiful volume . . . Combining the acts of hearing and seeing, the book induces a worshipful stillness."—Christopher Benson, Christianity Today
Christopher Benson
Christianity Today

Goodreads reviews for The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London)


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