Religio Pictoris (1899)

By Helen Bigelow Merriman

Book Overview

Religio Pictoris is a book written by Helen Bigelow Merriman and published in 1899. The book is a collection of essays that explore the religious and spiritual significance of art. Merriman argues that art has a unique ability to convey spiritual truths and connect individuals to the divine. The essays cover a range of topics, including the symbolism of religious art, the role of art in religious ritual, and the ways in which art can inspire personal transformation. Merriman draws on examples from various religious traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, to illustrate her points. The book is notable for its emphasis on the experiential and emotional aspects of religious art, as opposed to a purely intellectual or analytical approach. Overall, Religio Pictoris is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between art and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167210433
• ISBN13: 9781167210433
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"