Sikhism through Art ebook

£19.50

The Golden Temple, at Amritsar — so called because it is covered in gold leaf — is the sacred centre of this dynamic faith. Sikh culture is rich in physical symbolism and historic tales. Its holy book is the Guru Granth Sahib. This enshrines the religious poetry of of the Gurus, starting with Guru Nanak (1469-1539), who preached peace and tolerance, saying that ‘God is neither Hindu nor Muslim…’

This unfolds the history and beliefs of Sikhism through carefully selected works of art, accompanied by clear and comprehensive text. By studying the 30 images in this 65 page pdf document, students can become familiar with the historic background within which Sikhism has evolved.  Click here for a PREVIEW