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Author : Cemalnur Sargut
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 2018-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781941610060

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Cemalnur Sargut, the Turkish leader of the Rifa'i Sufi order, occupies a special place in the intellectual and social landscape of contemporary Islam. This is so for multiple reasons. As a female Sufi teacher who commands a loyal and active worldwide following, especially in Turkey, Sargut's career as a scholar and Sufi leader represents an important case study in the dynamics of contemporary global Sufism. This volume represents the first text in English translation that brings together some of her major discourses and teachings as presented to her students through the genre of oral discourses. More Specifically, the discourses that form the core of this book were collected through oral interviews with Cemalnur conducted by her students as part of a weekly program aired on a national Turkish radio station. The original Turkish transcription on which this English translation is based is titled Dinle (Listen), and was published in 2012 by Nefes press.1 Cemalnur has been actively training disciples and students in the teachings and practices of the Rifa'i Sufi order for the last forty years. While her oral and written discourses are widely available in Turkish, they have until now remained inaccessible to an English language audience. This book seeks to address this lacuna by introducing key aspects of her thought and spiritual orientation in English. In this brief introduction I wish to provide readers a broad outline of the key themes and concepts that animate the lineaments of Cemalnur's thoughts as presented in this book. In addition, I also hope to provide readers with the intellectual and institutional context in which one might be able to place Cemalnur's thought and scholarly career. Moreever, I will also have the occasion to discuss the literary genre within Sufism and Islamic literature that corresponds to the kind of oral teachings and sermons that populate the pages of this book. Finally I will briefly explain the stylistic decisions and choices that were made in the presentation of this text.

Author : Katie Middleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 11,16 MB
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 1351380540

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Color Theory for the Make-up Artist: Understanding Color and Light for Beauty and Special Effects analyzes and explains traditional color theory for fine artists and shows how to apply it directly toward make-up applications Make-up artists control color the same way a painter does. They choose color palettes, match colors, blend new colors, and create designs on a canvas that is always changing. Some colors cancel others, some balance each other, and some oppose other colors. However, painters seldom have to consider inconsistencies in how their art will be lit and where it will be displayed the way that a make-up artists does. This book teaches how to mix any color using just red, yellow, blue, and white. It discusses the reason for variations in skin colors and undertones, and how to identify and match these using make-up, while choosing flattering colors for the eyes, lips, and cheeks. Colors found inside the body are explained for special effects make-up, like why we bruise, bleed, or appear sick, and ideas and techniques are also described for painting prosthetics. The book also explains how lighting affects color on film, television, theater, and photography sets, and how to properly light a workspace for successful applications. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, you will never stop learning. There will always be new products, techniques, and fashions – this book provides guidance and inspiration to keep practicing, creating, and honing your skills.

Author : Keidi Keating
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 29,56 MB
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1601634323

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This powerful book contains chapters by 22 of the world’s leading luminaries in the field of personal development and spiritual transformation, including bestselling authors Neale Donald Walsch (Conversations With God) and Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements). Covering topics from co-creating a peaceful world, forgiveness, healing, and finding purpose and happiness, to chapters about health, well-being, destiny, and the mysteries of kundalini, The Light also includes practical exercises and guidance, empowering readers to achieve their greatest potential.

Author : Elizabeth LaBan
Publisher : Random House
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 43,47 MB
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1448173175

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Every year at an exclusive private boarding school in New York state, the graduating students uphold an old tradition - they must swear an oath of secrecy and leave behind a "treasure" for each incoming senior. When Duncan Meade inherits the room and secrets of Tim Macbeth, he uncovers evidence of a clandestine romance, and unravels the truth behind one of the biggest mysteries in the school's history. How far would you go to keep a secret?

Author : Linda Hall
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,46 MB
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780804784078

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Dolores del Río's enormously successful career in Hollywood, in Mexico, and internationally illuminates issues of race, ethnicity, and gender through the lenses of beauty and celebrity. She and her husband left Mexico in 1925, as both their well-to-do families suffered from the economic downturn that followed the Mexican Revolution. Far from being stigmatized as a woman of color, she was acknowledged as the epitome of beauty in the Hollywood of the 1920s and early 1930s. While she insisted upon her ethnicity, she was nevertheless coded white by the film industry and its fans, and she appeared for more than a decade as a romantic lead opposite white actors. Returning to Mexico in the early 1940s, she brought enthusiasm and prestige to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, becoming one of the great divas of Mexican film. With struggle and perseverance, she overcame the influence of men in both countries who hoped to dominate her, ultimately controlling her own life professionally and personally.

Author : Dietrich von Hildebrand
Publisher : Hildebrand Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,54 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781939773050

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A collection of essays introducing Dietrich von Hildebrand's philosophy of art, truth, and beauty.

Author : 1B42L8 1B42L8
Publisher : 1B42L8
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,43 MB
Release : 2024-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN :

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Discover the Path to Personal and Collective Transcendence In a world consumed by materialism, one voice invites us to awaken to the boundless potential within and around us. Drawing from the profound vision of Raphael Liogier, "The Path of Light" takes you on an transformative journey through love, beauty, creativity, and the infinite realm of raw transcendence. This powerful lecture weaves philosophy and spirituality into a compelling narrative, guiding you to: - Liberate yourself from the stranglehold of inertialism and materialism - Rediscover the sacred essence of science and the mystical origins of inquiry - Embrace love as the catalyst for heroic action and beauty as a portal to the divine - Cultivate wonder, curiosity, and openness to the mysteries of existence - Unlock your creative potential and build a world of infinite possibilities - Contribute to humanity's collective evolution toward a more transcendent future With evocative language and practical wisdom, "The Path of Light" beckons you to transcend the limits of the material world and step into the boundless flow of love, creativity, and interconnectedness. Join the next evolutionary leap for humanity. Let this lecture be your guide on the journey toward enlightenment, purpose, and a life imbued with beauty. 1B42L8.com

Author : Chris Larkin
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Candlemaking
ISBN : 9780806977874

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A guide to making and decorating your own candles, with information about the necessary equipment, ingredients, and procedures.

Author : Elizabeth Messina
Publisher : Amphoto Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,29 MB
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0817400125

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Infuse your images with glowing, luminous light From high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you’re photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of any kind, The Luminous Portrait will inspire you with Elizabeth’s personal approach and award-wining images, sharing the art to making flattering portraits that appear “lit from within.”

Author : Nadine Schibille
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 29,19 MB
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 1317124154

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Paramount in the shaping of early Byzantine identity was the construction of the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (532-537 CE). This book examines the edifice from the perspective of aesthetics to define the concept of beauty and the meaning of art in early Byzantium. Byzantine aesthetic thought is re-evaluated against late antique Neoplatonism and the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius that offer fundamental paradigms for the late antique attitude towards art and beauty. These metaphysical concepts of aesthetics are ultimately grounded in experiences of sensation and perception, and reflect the ways in which the world and reality were perceived and grasped, signifying the cultural identity of early Byzantium. There are different types of aesthetic data, those present in the aesthetic object and those found in aesthetic responses to the object. This study looks at the aesthetic data embodied in the sixth-century architectural structure and interior decoration of Hagia Sophia as well as in literary responses (ekphrasis) to the building. The purpose of the Byzantine ekphrasis was to convey by verbal means the same effects that the artefact itself would have caused. A literary analysis of these rhetorical descriptions recaptures the Byzantine perception and expectations, and at the same time reveals the cognitive processes triggered by the Great Church. The central aesthetic feature that emerges from sixth-century ekphraseis of Hagia Sophia is that of light. Light is described as the decisive element in the experience of the sacred space and light is simultaneously associated with the notion of wisdom. It is argued that the concepts of light and wisdom are interwoven programmatic elements that underlie the unique architecture and non-figurative decoration of Hagia Sophia. A similar concern for the phenomenon of light and its epistemological dimension is reflected in other contemporary monuments, testifying to the pervasiveness of these aesthetic values in early Byzantium.