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Saint Francis of Assisi By Gabriele Finaldi, Joost Joustra, Susanna Avery-Quash (Contributor), Ayla Lepine (Contributor), Laura Llewellyn (Contributor), Daniel Ralston (Contributor), Jennifer Sliwka (Contributor), André Vauchez (Contributor) The most interesting collection of Saint Francis inspired art ever assembled. Beauty
Art Can Help By Robert Adams Simple ways of approaching art as part of any spiritual practice. Attention
Monet A gorgeous volume of photos of the artist Claude Monet and his paintings of his exquisite gardens. Beauty
Painting Peace By Kazuaki Tanahashi A Zen artist and poet's testimonies on peace. Peace
On the Wing By Gunilla Norris, Toinette Lippe An evergreen book of days with poetic observations and gorgeous illustrations of hummingbirds and ot… Beauty
Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art? By Kyung An, Jessica Cerasi A playful and snappy guide to the changes happening in the art world. Imagination
A People's Art History of the United States By Nicolas Lampert An illustrated guide to all the ways artists have contributed to the culture of resistance. Justice
How to See By David Salle A top-drawer collection of art criticism that celebrates pictorial values and creative surprises. Meaning
Why You Love Music By John Powell A celebration of music and the beneficial roles it plays in our lives. You
Mandalas By Paul Heussenstamm An adult coloring book for opening a doorway into the symbolic language of the soul. Play
The Spirituality of Art By Lois Huey-Heck, Jim Kalnin An evergreen work that will open minds, bodies and souls to the manifold meanings of human creativit… Imagination
Theosony By Noirin Ni Riain A musician's exploration of grace, listening, and silence in our aural relationship with God. Listening
Listening to Stone By Haden Herrera A very appealing biography of the gifted sculptor whose art reflects a global and reverent perspecti… Questing
Playing to the Gallery By Grayson Perry Clever, salty, and insightful observations on the art scene. Imagination
Painting Now By Suzanne Hudson A robust and substantive survey of contemporary painting on a global scale. Attention
Rendez-vous with Art By Martin Gayfrod, Phillipe de Montebello Moments of wonder through great works of art and sculpture around the world. Wonder
Colliding Worlds By Arthur I. Miller Fascinating report on the creativity and enthusiasm afoot in the arenas where science and art are re… Meaning
The Day the Crayons Quit By Drew Daywalt A clever and creative story about the rebellion of crayons who want more respect and consideration. Reverence
How Artists See Jr. By Colleen Carroll Board books of art for young children designed to draw out their natural sense of wonder Wonder
How Artists See By Colleen Carroll A portable museum of art that engages the senses and stimulates the imagination. Imagination