[sotd] April 15, 2004 [World Religions in Art]
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World Religions in Art
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has created a splendid online exhibit
featuring outstanding examples of art from the world's major religions.
Gentle Subscribers will discover a wealth of spectacular artistic
expressions from around the globe.
"Historically, people have lavished the finest materials and workmanship on
those things that represented their most deeply held beliefs. The works of
art included here were selected because they illustrate the main
theological concepts of the world's major religions. The texts attempt to
provide concise overviews ... Each entry was reviewed by a knowledgeable
practitioner and/or ordained clergy of that faith." - from the website
This well-designed site offers significant artistic works from five
religions -- Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism -- from
the institute's own collection. Each section features a browsable group of
representative artwork, complete with annotation and an excellent
presentation mode which allows the visitor to zoom in for detailed
close-ups. In addition, a textual commentary for each religion traces its
historical background and outlines its main tenets.
Travel to the site for an informative exhibition of magnificent religious
art at:
http://www.artsmia.org/world-religions/
A.M. Holm
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