A Space for Silence by Alen Macweeney
Sacred spaces in the home are becoming increasingly popular as people everywhere feel a growing need for prayer, meditation, solace or inspiration. This visual anthology explores these spaces, through evocative photographs and authoritative text, and provides insights into creating such havens in the home and surrounding environment. Sacred spaces may be sumptuous rooms filled with light, luminous colours, and hallowed objects; others are spare and austere. Some are inspired by a single faith; others encompass a diversity of religions and spiritual practices, from Christianity and Islam to Buddhism and Wicca. Examples from the home of the famous (including the fashion designer Diana von Furstenburg and the writer Peter Mathiesson) and the not so famous express their owners' striving for balance and harmony through ritual, reflection and prayer. Discussing in detail the aesthetic of each room, shrine, garden or enclosure, and the impulse that led to its creation, the bok is seasoned with anecdotes from the owners. It also includes insights from spiritual leaders and trend-watchers, as well as the observations of the designers and architects whose work is featured.
Alen MacWeeney was born and raised in Ireland. For thirty years he lived and worked in New York. His images have appeared in many publications - Life, The New York Times Magazine, The World of Interiors, Vogue and Esquire - and are included in the permanent collections of numerous museums. His acclaimed book work includes Charleston: A Bloomsbury House and Garden (Frances Lincoln, 1997) and The Home of the Surrealists (Frances Lincoln, 2001). Caro Ness has been in publishing throughout her working life as an author's agent, rights director, commissioning editor and author. She co-wrote Secrets of The Alexander Technique (Dorling Kindersley, 2001) and, in the same series, is sole writer of Secrets of Dreams.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780711216563 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711216568 |
| Title | A Space for Silence |
| Author | Alen Macweeney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2002-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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