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A Buddha statue is often used as a tool for meditation. Buddha statues are symbols of Buddhism's founder Siddhartha Gautama, who taught us that by eliminating all desires from our lives we are able to reach Nirvana. This is a state of existence where suffering does not exist. When one has achieved Nirvana the cycle of rebirth and death ends. The key to achieving that Nirvana is mental discipline and the ability to comprehend and follow the eightfold path.
Buddha statues come in a variety...
What is 'Turning the Wheel of Dharma'?
The Dharmachakra Mudra is also known as 'Turning the Wheel of Dharma.' It symbolizes the moment that the Buddha preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. It can be thought of us a symbolic gesture of the Buddha setting into motion the wheel of the teaching of Dharma. The wheel itself is the wheel of law which consists of eight spokes that represent the Noble Eightfold path. These are Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort,...
The Meaning of the Mudra
The word Mudra means "sign" or "seal" in Sanskrit. A Mudra is a symbolic hand position or gesture. Its purpose is to evoke specific concepts of Buddhist philosophy in the mind during meditation or as part of Buddha iconography. The role of the Mudra in Buddhist art is very similar to that of symbols used in Christian art such as the cross. A Buddha statue, sculpture or painting will always depicted the Buddha in Mudra. Along with their symbolic role, Mudra also play a role in ritual...
The Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel
An Archangel at its most basic definition is a high ranking angel. The predominant religions of Christian, Judaism and Islam all recognize some form of archangel and it is generally accepted that there were four archangels. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are recognized by both Hebrew and Christian faiths as Archangels, though Archangel Michael is the only one explicitly named in the Bible. Gabriel and Raphael are subjects within the Book of Tobit and the Book of Luke, respectively - canonical...
Renaissance Art and the Depiction of Archangels
Archangels were a commonplace subject for artists from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance Period. As Angels of Presence, with the permission to enter the presence of God, the four Archangels - Gabriel, Uriel, Raphael and Michael were recognized across the religions of Christianity, Juadaism and Islam, although their greatest roles were often documented in apocryphal writings.
The most well known depiction of the Archangel Michael resides in the Santa Maria della Concezione, in the first...
Louis Comfort Tiffany Opens a Window of Color on American Art
Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany & Co. in 1837, succeeded in providing the wealthy with classic handcrafted silver jewelry. The familiar blue box and white ribbon continues to be the staple for Tiffany & Co., enticing buyers since the beginning, attracting luminaries such as Queen Victoria of England, and continues to keeps with Tiffanys vision of beautiful, enduring pieces of jewelry.
Tiffanys son, Louis Comfort Tiffany didnt live in his fathers shadow; in fact, he prospered in...
Variety of Greek Vases Tell the Story of Ancient Greece
Withstanding time, thanks durability, Greek Pottery has been a large key to the worlds comprehension of the ancient Greek society. Mostly found in the Etruscan Tombs, Greek Vases and Greek Pottery were canvases as most Greek paintings failed to survive.
Beginning with the Minoan civilization that existed in Crete, the culture made remarkable contributions to Greek way of life; especially, in the artisanship of pottery and vases. Minoan potters designed pottery for food gathering and storage....
The Origins And Influence Of The Celtic Cross
The Celtic cross is a cross whose four "arms" are intersected by a central, circular ring - a function of both structural form and symbolism. While the roots of the Celtic Cross are likely in Paganism with the ring symbolizing the sun and "renewal," it has become a potent symbol of Christianity and Irish heritage. The roots of the Celtic Cross can be traced back to Prehistoric Europe where the "sun cross" - a circle with an "x" or cross shape scratched inside began to appear on cave drawings...
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