ART BOOK
VISIONS FROM THE MONASTERY
Dedicated in memory of the Congo martyrs
Foreword
Art as living expression of faith
Throughout
the ages, artists have offered their finest talents and patient labour in
service of faith. Their sacred art was created to invite contemplation, and to
lead the viewer beyond the image towards eternal truths.
In
medieval times, churches became places where scripture could almost be seen
unfolding before the eyes. Frescoes, altarpieces and sacred images brought bible
stories into the lives of people. Church walls became, in a sense, illuminated
pages of sacred history. Biblical scenes were presented through the hands of
artists who sought to express reverence for God.
Among
those who profoundly contributed to spiritual and artistic culture of the
medieval Church were the Franciscans. Inspired by the spirituality of Saint
Francis of Assisi, the mendicant friars often commissioned art that reflected
their values of compassion and reverence for creation.
This
book seeks to stand within that long tradition of faith expressed through art.
May hues and images of spirituality become banners of faith within our hearts,
drawing us from the visible towards the eternal.
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