Are the restrictions on images of Shoghi Effendi?
Are there any specific reasons given for the restrictions you mention below?
-Gilberto
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I don't understand why this is starting to feel like an argument.
Dear Gilberto,
I'm not sure
Are the restrictions on images of Shoghi Effendi?
Dear Gilberto,
I don't think so, but I know the Guardian *really* disliked having his
picture taken.
I should have added that Baha'is do not protray *any* Manifestation of
God. I'm posting the relveant texts below. My impression is that
Dear friends,
I am looking for history of coming of nude paintings on the ceilings and
walls of Christian churches. When did it begin? What was the social causes
of such decision by church leaders?
I notice that after 1400 since Islam, still nude pictures are not introduced
in Islamic mosques,
I am looking for history of coming of nude paintings on the
ceilings and
walls of Christian churches. When did it begin?
Dear Max,
The painiting of nudes began during the Renaissance and was largely an
outcome of their misunderstanding of Greek art. As you know, the
Renaissance represents
The original 10 commandments included a prohibition on graven images
(clothed or not). Islam has a similar restriction on representational
art.
I'm not sure about the exact chronology in terms of Christianity but
an argument I've read in terms of why they even got into graven images
was based on
You won't find a human image, clothed or unclothed in a synagogue or mosque because it is not allowed to paint a "likeness" of any actual human, plant or animal.The painting of icons goes back to Greek and Roman traditions before Christ.Regards, ScottMax Jasper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The original 10 commandments included a prohibition on graven images
(clothed or not). Islam has a similar restriction on representational
art.
Dear Gilberto,
The prohibition on graven images was never absolute. The Ark of the
Covenant, for instance, had golden cherubim on each end, this
On 12/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The original 10 commandments included a prohibition on graven images
(clothed or not). Islam has a similar restriction on representational
art.
Dear Gilberto,
The prohibition on graven images was never absolute. The Ark of the
Idol-making in other contexts is a VERY serious
offense.
Dear Gilberto,
Sure idol-making is. But most representational art is not idol-making.
Even most religious icons aren't idols.
warmest, Susan
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