Beyond the face : looking for the soul in a portrait / Stephen Girling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Girling, Stephen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Portraits.

Soul in art.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (88 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Darton, Longman & Todd LTD, 2024.

Summary:

Stephen Girling's 'Beyond the Face' provides a theoretical and practical exploration of portrait art, encouraging readers to look beyond surface appearances to understand the deeper essence of individuals. The book introduces a unique three-step method drawing from mindfulness and meditation, aiming to break down prejudices and foster human connections. Illustrated with various portraits, it reveals how traditional and contemporary art can convey identity and build empathy in an increasingly fragmented world. The author, a Christian priest, incorporates elements of spirituality and monastic contemplation, making the work accessible to both spiritual and secular audiences, thereby enriching the practice of portraiture as a means of personal and communal discovery. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Halftitle

Front

Titlepage

Copyright

Memory

Dedication

Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 – How Others See Us

Chapter 2 – How We See Ourselves

Chapter 3 – How Portraits Work

Chapter 4 – Approaching a Portrait with Purpose

Chapter 5 – The Three-Step Method

Chapter 6 – Practice and Experiment

Chapter 7 – Conclusion

Endnotes Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781915412706

1915412706