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Sacred Sites. The Library of Esoterica
Description
Sacred Sites takes us on a visual journey that shows how sacred places are deeply embedded in our history as symbols of spirituality, transformation and collective consciousness. From the majestic mountains of Tibet to the pyramids of Egypt, they reflect human longings, accompany rituals and mark transitions between worlds.
These places play a central role in spiritual traditions and world religions - be it Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, pilgrimages to Stonehenge or prayers in the cathedrals of Europe. Sacred Sites sheds light on the diverse ways in which people have charged their surroundings with meaning for thousands of years, as places of devotion, community and inner contemplation.
With essays, interviews and impressive imagery, this volume shows how architecture, nature and art merge to create spaces that make the divine tangible.
An inspiring work for all those who are passionate about spirituality, architecture and the power of sacred places.
Additional Information
- Publication: July 4, 2024
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H240mm x W49mm x D170mm
- Language: English
Description
Sacred Sites takes us on a visual journey that shows how sacred places are deeply embedded in our history as symbols of spirituality, transformation and collective consciousness. From the majestic mountains of Tibet to the pyramids of Egypt, they reflect human longings, accompany rituals and mark transitions between worlds.
These places play a central role in spiritual traditions and world religions - be it Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, pilgrimages to Stonehenge or prayers in the cathedrals of Europe. Sacred Sites sheds light on the diverse ways in which people have charged their surroundings with meaning for thousands of years, as places of devotion, community and inner contemplation.
With essays, interviews and impressive imagery, this volume shows how architecture, nature and art merge to create spaces that make the divine tangible.
An inspiring work for all those who are passionate about spirituality, architecture and the power of sacred places.
Additional Information
- Publication: July 4, 2024
- Number of pages: 520
- Size: H240mm x W49mm x D170mm
- Language: English