In the sand-mandalas of Tibetan Buddhists and the calligraphy created for sacred texts in Judaism and Islam; in the sculptures of Hinduism that house the divine and the icons of Orthodox Christianity, in the mysticism of abstract expressionism and the art journaling of contemporary seekers, prayer is an integral part of artmaking. This program includes a presentation of examples from the world’s religions, discussion, and a brief art journaling exercise. 

Facilitator
Rev. John B. Hougen, PhD, Coordinator, Art of Interfaith Understanding Series

Art of Interfaith Understanding is sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division for Community Engagement, and the Church of St. Martin in the Fields, Philadelphia.

Artwork: The Apostle Luke shown creating an icon of Mary and the Christ Child.