Art review: 'Imagining the Past in France: 1250-1500' at the J. Paul Getty Museum
An extraordinary embellished scroll opens "Imagining the Past in France: 1250-1500," the similarly extraordinary exhibition recently opened at the J. Paul Getty Museum. It introduces one of the strangest, most coercive if successful ideas to have taken hold in Europe...

Israel Da Costa, brazilian painter in his ranch in the Serra da Carnaíba, Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil and the jump of the waterfall oz. 10 august 2008. Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliveira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled ...

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Cufflinks are beautiful accessories that compliment formal and smart casual outfits. If you are godparents and are thinking of something to give to someone for their baptism there are beautiful sterling silver cross cufflinks that can be purchased in a gift box. This is one of the most important symbols in the Christian religion. This is a lovely memento for someone's important day and can be cherished and passed on through generations as a family heirloom. Many of these cufflinks come engraved with important messages such as "Lord Bless You, or Faith." You can even add your own personal touch and engrave it with the Saint of their choice.

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Studio Brazilian painter Israel Da Costa, the Serra da Carnaiba, Bahia, Brazil. November 02, 2010. Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliveira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled to Sao Paulo, where he visited the MASP, Museu de Arte de ...

Considering the ancient era and its culture we cannot forget the contribution of the Mormon art. They are the art forms which depict the history and the culture of the cathedrals of the ancient times. It lays stress on the teachings and the messages that are the means of communication. The paintings describe the rich culture and traditions that were followed during the Mormon period. The artist mostly concentrated on the paintings of Jesus Christ.

There are different art forms related to it from the traditional to the temple art and the portray paintings. Let us know about their unique features and how they are different.

1. The Temple Art

The temple art is the best form which depicts the art of some of the well renowned temples. These are exclusive and ancient and are based on the ancient art form. When you will see these paintings you will find a spiritual and devotional touch which make you go enchanting. It is difficult to find these paintings nowadays but still you can get some of them.

2. The Portray Paintings

This is also the art form of the Mormon which describes the eminent and great personalities like the leaders, national heroes, authors etc. These are usually made to motivate the people so that they can learn something from their lives. They are simple but convey a lot to the visitors. They can be found in offices or at homes. These are used for inspiring the people.

3. The Historical Events

These deal with the paintings of the events like the wars and the social gathering. These are found to encompass the most historical events and sites. They are the source of knowledge for the visitors as most of the people are unaware about the history.

4. Jesus Christ Paintings

The Jesus Christ paintings describe all the paintings related to the life of Jesus. Starting from birth to his death thousands of art forms has been made. These are not only unique but also throw an insight on his life. They beautifully depict the life and all his sufferings.

So these were the types of Mormon art. Initially exhibitions were also organized to let people know about this unique art form. But later on it vanished away. These paintings are the exotic ones that not only enlighten your home but give a traditional look. These types of art are very ethnic and makes your interiors very different and unlike.

Thus this was all about the Mormon art and its specific types.

You must have witnessed the Lds paintings and even the Jesus painting. however if you want to witness yet another masterpiece Mormon painting then you will find plenty at Mormon Art Please do visit Mormon Art for some breathtaking paintings which will touch your heart.

Watch as artist and narrator Joe Castillo presents the message of the Cross in sand art (segment aired on The 700 Club).

She was weeping, her mouth trembling, trying to talk, but her body was shutting down, she reached across the kitchen table, her hand moving slowly, her hand, other hand, pulled back the reaching hand that was trembling, trying to serve her younger boy some greens, her hand seemingly locked onto the ladle (with its masculine handle), she looked up, caught his eye-gazed at the photograph beyond and above the boy's head, on the refrigerator, both boys looked similar-although the boy in the photograph was three years older, the American flag behind him, three colored ribbons on his chest, a heap of people saw it, neighbors, visitors-a heap of people she knew, but he died in the war for those who never had seen him, for those who would never have recognized him-anywhere, anyplace, at any given time, and her voice sounded unfamiliar, unlike her real voice, like it never had sounded before to her younger boy; then her husband thought- 'That voice ought not to have sounding like that, it's a dying voice, one that is giving up.'

"I know," said the husband, "for our country, he died for our country!"

"This country, your country, his country (pointing at the boy)-mine, it's all wrecked, impure, cracked, shattered, damaged by all those godforsaken war-worms, long before he was even born (looking at the husband and then turning to look at the boy)," she savagely remarked. "Oh yes, the forefathers (she continued) I haven't forgotten them, those heroes we read about in grandchild, who fought and died for it, us, this country, you and me, so we could produce a litter for the next generation to fight and die for the following generation to do the same, now all they can say in their dirt hole is that they fought for an illusion, it was an illusion, we lost, I lost my boy, he never had time to form a dream, so he died for their illusion, in the interest of oil, glory of his comrades, for organized labor, foreign trade-he died for all the things he never knew about."

"Yes, dear!" said her husband, "weep if you must." and tears rolled down her cheeks as she poured the coffee for him.

"Yes, oh yes I weep for a mislead country, for the politicians and demagogues that have mislead us all, who mislead our soldiers boys, I pray for them all that know no shame, or grief, or guilt. You men are incapable of guilt or shame in war; you call it bravery, principle and sacrifice."

"It will take time," said her husband.

"When?" she answered, "and what is worth saving?"

Then her hands calmed-so her young boy noticed, and he sat up, erect, with pistol like eyes, hanging-slack eyebrows, he was fifteen-years old, and for a minute looking at his brother's picture, his mother's face, he thought. She laid her hands on the table, leaned over to him-took her handkerchief from her breast, "That's right," she said to the boy, "This one's for you, I weep for you, not for the dead, I wept for your brother the day he left for war, and the day he died. I don't weep for your father and I, we are old-I weep for you!"

She was still holding the handkerchief, forgetting she was holding it, "You have a chance now to learn, to find out why, before you go to war. I can't tell you why because I don't know," she said. "Perhaps it's a man thing, because none of us women can figure it out. We just weep and grieve, then try to let go, but we never do, I think this is our job, and once done, the next one goes off to war. But your brother, he knew why-! Tell me before you go off and get yourself dead-why?"

No: 479 (9-26-2009)

See Dennis' web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com

Studio of Israel Da Costa, brazilian painter. Serra da Carnaíba, Bahia, Brazil, 05 june 2009. Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliv...eira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled to Sao Paulo, where he visited the MASP, Museu de Arte de ...

Israel Da Costa, brazilian painter in the studio Serra da Carnaíba, Bahia, Brazil, 06 June 2009. Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliv...eira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled to Sao Paulo, where he visited the MASP, Museu de Arte de ...

Workshop of Israel Da Costa in Serra da Carnaiba, Bahia, Brazil. 22 june 2009. Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliv...eira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled to Sao Paulo, where he visited the MASP, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, visits ...

what is exactly mean to worship and making an idol?

From Christian point of view, what is wrong with hanging a photo or poster of beloved pet or some one you admire from sports figure or musicians on the wall? What about your children and family photo displaying? Are they all being considered as an IDOL ? How about figure of Cross sign or Jesus painting hanging on the wall?

Those are considered idols. Idol worship disappeared from Western society long ago. To worship an idol is to create a god for yourself in the form of an idol and give it the reverence due to God alone.

EDIT: Whoops! That should say "Those are NOT considered idols...." I hate when I do that.

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Which version of "Personal Jesus" do you prefer: Depeche Mode, Johnny Cash, or Marilyn Manson?

I know Depeche Mode did it first, but do any of you know whether Johnny Cash did his remake before Manson did his? Any comments on the DM/Manson music videos are welcome, too.

Its really a matter of taste.

Depeche Mode's version is amazing and is the first. Very good stuff

Johnny Cash has the amazing ability to take any song and transform it into the saddest of ballads. That's what he did with "Personal Jesus" as well as "Hurt". Cash was a music God.

Manson? Well, I can only take him in small doses, so I guess my answer is tie between DP and Johnny

Studio of the Israel Da Costa, brazilian painter. Serra da Carnaíba, Bahia, Brazil. June 5, 2009 Israel Da Costa, January 24, l969, in the city of Quijingue, Bahia, northeastern Brazil. Today is an artist, Brazilian painter. Born into a family of evangelical Christians, the first son of Valdemar Martins de Oliveira, farmer. Having grandparents José Martins de Oliv...eira and Alexandrina Maria de Jesus, the mother of the artist Lourivaldo da Costa Oliveira, who was the daughter of Paulo Celestino da Costa, farmer and political Alzenor Celestina de Abreu. He spent the first years of life on a farm of his maternal grandfather Paulo Celestino da Costa, the District of Tatu, the city of Quijingue, adjacent to Euclides da Cunha, near the place where the armed revolt of Canudos, in which followers of Antonio Conselheiro faced armed forces one of the bloodiest conflicts have occurred in Brazil. In the mid 70's, the artist's family moved to the small town of Filadelfia, State of Bahia, on the trip saw it and put the images in memory and some time later reproduced in the drawings, were the first works of the future artist . In the early '80s, due to financial difficulties he was facing his father became a dealer in emeralds, influenced by the news of the discovery of a deposit of emeralds in Goias, his family moved to a town in the savannah near a mining emeralds, where his family began to earn a living. In l986, he traveled to Sao Paulo, where he visited the MASP, Museu de Arte de ...

Does anyone know John Donne's work?

I have to write a 4 page paper (I know, not that bad) on one of John Donne's holy sonnets (#13, attached) and I'm not very good at translating poems. I think it has to do with Jesus' Crucifixion and the speaker is pitying Jesus because all beauty is to be pitied and ugliness is to be feared...??? what do you think?

Not exactly. He's looking at a crucifix (or some picture of Christ crucified) and is asking us to contemplate the person in it. The poem form is a sonnet.
The "translation" would be:
What if tonight were the last night of the world?
Soul, look in my heart where the image of Christ crucified is and tell me if it frightens you. The tears in his eyes quench his amazing light/life, the blood which fills his frowns fell from his pierced (by the crown of thorns) forehead. Can that tongue send you to hell which also asked for forgiveness (Forgive them, Lord, they know not what they do).
No, no, but as I said in my idolatry (Donne didn't always write religious poems, he wrote quite erotic ones first) to all my mistresses "it's a pity you are beautiful == foulness is a sign of hardness. So I say to you, wicked spirits are given horrible shapes while this beauteous (beautiful) form (shape) ensure that it will be looked upon with pity.

HOpe this helps.