Because You Care by Cecil Murphey

Because You Care by Cecil Murphey

Art historians have long speculated on how Vermeer achieved the uncanny mixture of detached precision, compositional repose, and perspective accuracy that have drawn many to describe his work as photographic. Indeed, many wonder if Vermeer employed a camera obscura, a primitive form of camera, to enhance his realistic effects?
In Vermeer's Camera, Philip Steadman traces the development of the camera obscura--first described by Leonaro da Vinci--weighs the arguments that scholars have made for and against Vermeer's use of the camera, and offers a fascinating examination of the paintings themselves and what they alone can tell us of Vermeer's technique. Vermeer left no record of his method and indeed we know almost nothing of the man nor of how he worked. But by a close and illuminating study of the paintings Steadman concludes that Vermeer did use the camera obscura and shows how the inherent defects in this primitive device enabled Vermeer to achieve some remarkable effects--the slight blurring of image, the absence of sharp lines, the peculiar illusion not of closeness but of distance in the domestic scenes. Steadman argues that the use of the camera also explains some previously unexplainable qualities of Vermeer's art, such as the absence of conventional drawing, the pattern of underpainting in areas of pure tone, the pervasive feeling of reticence that suffuses his canvases, and the almost magical sense that Vermeer is painting not objects but light itself.
Drawing on a wealth of Vermeer research and displaying an extraordinary sensitivity to the subtleties of the work itself, Philip Steadman offers in Vermeer's Camera a fresh perspective on some of the most enchanting paintings ever created.

"Caregivers also need encouragingCecil Murphey's and Twila Belk's book, Because You Care does just that. The reader discovers they are not alone-others are experiencing what they are experiencing. Also, the book is beautifully illustrated with photographs by Betty Fletcher. If you know someone who is a caregiver (and that may mean you), this is a wonderful gift book to share with them." -Dr. Carolyn A. Driver "How much should I do for him? How will she know I truly care? What will the future hold? The authors' honest reflections on these and other questions provide empathy and inspiration to caregivers and those who love them." -Marti Pieper, blog.martipieper.com "Not only will this attractive gift book give caregivers solace to know they are not alone, it should stir compassion among those who stand on the outside." -Ken Walker, writer and co-author of Winning the Food Fight "Because You Care is an authentic look into the struggles faced when an ongoing medical disability strikes a family. I lingered on each page, finding companionship through the honest stories. Practical helps round out this book making it an encouraging read and gift for all care givers." -Cindy Valenti-Scinto, speaker and author of A Heart Like Mine Trilogy "Because they care, we have a treasured gift from Cec Murphey and Twila Belk. Coupled with stunning photographs by Betty Fletcher, these two authors share glimpses into caring for a loved one. Cec and Twila don't always paint a perfect picture of caregiver and that is something that resonates as real. They do, however, stand strong in their faith knowing God will see them through. I'm inspired by Because You Care and have it on my gift list for every friend who is a loving caregiver." -Wendie Gabbard "From diagnosis to dependence, caring for a loved one with chronic health needs is an uncertain road. This book provides insight as one would gain from a friend who has been there. Someone who has walked the road. Someone who is willing to be real about how he or she feels about it. With topics from guilt to grieving, this is the perfect little book to encourage a caregiver who needs it." -Michelle Rayburn, MichelleRayburn.com "God has a special gift for those who are feeling overwhelmed and inadequate to provide the care their loved ones need and deserve. It's a wonderful little book called Because You Care. The photos and words in this book will bring encouragement, affirmation, and blessing into your soul that could only be communicated by someone who has been a caregiver for many years. Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk have not had easy or simple lives. But they encountered God in the process and experienced His favor and blessings in ways they never could have if life was simple and easy. They have learned to believe, 'When I give what I have, God reminds me that it is enough.' If you are the caregiver, I give you permission to splurge just a little and pick up a copy of this book for yourself." -Pastor John W. Smith, Confidential Coach, PastorCare Network

Cecil Murphey is an international speaker and bestselling author who has written more than 100 books, including New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper). Cecil has served as a pastor and hospital chaplain for many years, and through his ministry and books such as When Someone You Love Has Cancer, Words of Comfort for Times of Loss, and When Someone You Love No Longer Remembers, he has encouraged thousands. Twila Belk, known as the Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, loves to talk! She is a popular speaker, writer, teacher, and Cecil Murphey's manager and publicist. As director of the Quad-Cities Christian Writers' Conference, she coaches other writers and speakers. She and her husband, Steve, have three children and live in Iowa. Betty Fletcher is an editor, writer, and photographer with 25 years of publishing experience in the Christian trade. Her photography is featured in Gentle Prayers for Hope and Healing and Because You Care. She makes her home in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780736943284
ISBN 10	0736943285
Title	Because You Care
Author	Cecil Murphey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Harvest House Publishers,U.S.
Year published	2012-02-01
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.