Hieronymus Bosch was painting terrifying; yet strangely likeable; monsters; long before computer games were invented; often with a touch of humour. His works are assertive statements about the mental dangers that befall those who abandon the teachings of Christ. With a life that spanned from 1450 to 1516; Bosch was born at the height of the Renaissance and witnessed its wars of religion. Medieval traditions and values were crumbling; thrusting man into a new universe where faith had lost some of its power and much of its magic.Bosch set out to warn doubters of the perils awaiting all and any who lost their faith in God. Believing that everyone had to make their own moral choices; he focused on themes of hell; heaven and lust. He brilliantly exploited the symbolism of a wide range of fruits and plants to lend sexual overtones to his themes.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Let your inner kid out and color the world bright and beautiful.By M E LutherMy new addiction is coloring books; helps me calm down; helps me relax; and for awhile just escape from life. My imagination is allowed to be as wild as I want; or as pretty or happy or sad; no matter my feeling; I can make the pages just mine. The best part is that with each new book; I find new ideas for colors; or textures. Easy to take with me when we camp. Glad I found these coloring books for adults and kid. Kids shouldnt have all the fun.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Never got it - yet charged for itBy CustomerNever received even after I told them. No one cared - they just ripped me off - WILL NEVER EVER ORDER ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE!!!!!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Was given as a preview of a book not the ...By T SousaWas given as a preview of a book not the book itself so its hard to say how big or clear the pictures are but the designs look nice
