He often uses his own family members in the photos he takes, then paints using his photographs. Brother rane is a very talented and humble, down to earth, faithful member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints and he explained how these paintings are his testimony that the book of mormon is true and is very close to his heart. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi book of mormon, lds. During the early 1990s, the church of jesus christ asked him to create works of art on religious themes, painting scenes from the book of mormon and events from the. Feel free to send us your walter rane wallpaper, we will select the best ones and publish them on this page. He is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the mormon or lds church. An easy target for critics of the book of mormon is its reported army sizes and battle casualties. But great and marvelous were the prophecies of ether. Why did nephi have to kill laban in the book of mormon. Why the book of mormon s battle numbers dont add up and why thats evidence for its authenticity august 28, 2017 may 9, 2016. Dramatic and largerthanlife creations emerge from a soft spoken and admittedly shy creator. To read more about mormon and moroni please visit teacher jenny dentons class blog here.
The descent of christ is portrayed as vibrant and dynamic as he comes down to the earth, reaching towards his people who anticipate his arrival. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and testifies of his personal ministry in america jump to. The lord told lehi to take his family, including his wife, sariah, and their sons. We also bear testimony that the book of mormon contains the words of god, written by ancient prophets. Walter rane, whose renditions of scriptural text have elicited comparisons to master painters such as rembrandt, studied at the art center college of design in. No study manual or commentary of sacred writ can take the place of complete and prayerful reading of the source. We were on a quest together to place ourselves in physical surroundings similar to what might have been those of the people whose record we know as the book of mormon. This book is written for us today and it was the prophet joseph smith who. They did treat me with much harshness,by walter rane on the ship journeying to the promised land, laman and lemuel became angry with nephi, saying, we will not that our younger brother shall be a ruler over us. The project sparked his interest in religious painting, and he has continued to work on such efforts as the book of mormon paintings in by the hand of mormon, the last supper, and a striking piece of christ healing a blind man. Free curbside pickup now available in most stores 8773248551 help orders. Journal of book of mormon studies volume 20number 1 article 7 12011 journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. Book of mormon paintings by walter rane exhibit available in english the book of mormon. Book of mormon king lamonis wife alma alma 19 wife of king lamoni, she is a lamanite, taught the.
Church launches stunning online exhibit of artwork from the. Come forth, by walter rane, from by the hand of mormon, may. Walter rane book of mormon paintings featured in new. Why the book of mormons battle numbers dont add up and. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Aug 05, 2011 news interview of walter rane about his new book of mormon themed series of paintings. Rising by walter rane i hope that these images might spark in each viewer an individual connection, that the paintings would open a window to many interpretat. Walter rane paintings grimleys manhattan temple mission. Walter rane 2011 and we did come to the land which we called bountiful, because of its much fruit and also wild honey. Lehi and his people arrive in the promised land, by arnold friberg august 2016 43. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi walter rane art prints, order canvas prints directly from the artist. His studies included classes on anatomy and classical drawing, something many schools during the early 1970s werent teaching.
Born september 8, 1949, in national city, california, he was fascinated with art as a young boy. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. Of the latterday saint artists working today who paint images from the scriptures, none is more widely admired than walter rane, whose dynamic paintings fill the conference center in salt lake city, utah. Posted on november 12, 2019 january 17, 2020 by bmc team. In the late nineties he did a painting that ended up in the winter quarters visitors center. He then worked in the new york city area but later moved to salem, oregon. Marvelous were the prophecies of ether walter rane s book of mormon paintings were done as a response to president ezra taft bensons plea, i challenge the homes of israel to display on their walls great quotations and scenes from the book of mormon.
Walter rane is an accomplished artist who successfully illustrates his knowledge of anatomy. Walter rane author of meet kit goodreads share book. Book of mormon king lamonis wife alma alma 19 wife of king lamoni, she is a lamanite, taught the gospel by ammon. This is an etching done by walter rane fine art of the moment when an angel came down to support the savior in the garden of gethsemane. The book of mormon begins with a prophet named lehi.
The series, which comprised of 17 paintings depicting stirring instances from the book of mormon, including our favorite, this scene of nephi and laban. Walter lives and works in new york city with his wife linda. They offer a rather different take on book of mormon stories from the familiar paintings of arnold friberg or minerva teichert or walter rane, but they beautifully and sensitively illuminate the text in new ways. At the risk of closing those windows, here are some of my thoughts. Walter rane born 1949 is an american artist who began his career as primarily a book and magazine illustrator but now specializes in religious art. The exhibits artwork portrays how figures in the book of mormon displayed courage to declare their faith and defend their families. This is the story of alma baptizing people into the gospel of jesus christ, at the waters of mormon. Chaos, and creation in the book of abraham, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 22, no. He has been compared to such masters as rembrandt and caravaggio. Marvelous were the prophecies of ether highlands ranch. Jun 29, 2016 the church history museum of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints recently launched a new online exhibit titled exceedingly valiant for courage. Looking at his work, one would expect a bold and slightly brash person. I have always appreciated the art of walter rane, who has done a series of paintings on the book of mormon. There is much we can learn from the righteous examples of lesserknown book of mormon heroes.
But while the relationship between politics and war found in the book of mormon makes sense from the perspective of modern political science, it differs from the widespread political understanding of joseph smiths time. In the 1990s he was commissioned by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints to create works of art depicting scenes from the book of mormon, the life of jesus christ, and the life of joseph smith. Walter rane book of mormon paintings featured in new exhibit. Walter rane shows such movement, such feeling and expression. Despite the greatness of ethers teachings, he is rejected and exiled, and spends his days living in a cave, compiling the record of his people by day, and witnessing the downfall of the jaredite civilization by night. Enrich your study of the book of mormon with a selection of featured artwork from the church history museum art collection. Jehovah creates the earth by walter rane via walter rane prints.
This man, walter rane, painted the above image along with many other images from the book of mormon. Legrand baker found that the book leads its readers to charity and thus to the personal fulfillment of the law of consecration. He warned the wicked people in jerusalem to repent, but the people didnt listen. The crowning event of the book of mormon is portrayed in this painting as christ visits the people on the america n continents. There are seventeen paintings in the book of various scenesstories from the book. The series, which comprised of 17 paintings depicting stirring instances from the book of mormon, including our.
Join us the next few weeks as we learn from artist walter rane. Choose a topic complete lesson plans for teaching gospel doctrine class, each have supporting teaching aids such as audio, presentations, lesson plans, and handouts book of mormon old testament new testament pearl of great price church history lesson schedule lesson schedule lesson schedule. Many of his works depict scenes described in the book of mormon while others focus on events in the life of jesus christ. Walter rane is the author of by the hand of mormon 4. After receiving his bfa from art center college of design walter moved to new york city. Walter rane born 1949 is an american artist who began his career as primarily a book and. Luke 22 describes the gethsemane part of the atonement in more detail than the other 3 gospels and includes in v 43 the description of an angel from heaven strengthening him.
Mar 31, 2011 it was a very emotional class today and one of the class members let us know that the above image can currently be viewed in mesa. How can the book of mormon strengthen marriages and. Detail from i did obey the voice of the spirit, by walter rane. Selections from the church history museums collection depicting the exodus of lehis family to the promised land. Shortly after his move to oregon, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints commissioned walter to do a mural for its visitors center at winter quarters, nebraska. Apr 01, 2017 their joy was full scenes from the book of mormon with walter rane by david pierce april 1, 2017 april 1, 2017 uncategorized. Jan 16, 2019 they were commissioned especially for this volume and were created by the celebrated lds artist brian kershisnik.
Although family matters often recede to the background of the book of mormon s narrative, the thematic importance of the family is never very far from the records core message. This is the official site for prints and reproductions from the artist walter rane. Oct 19, 2016 alma arise by walter rane the story of alma the younger from the book of mormon. For me, mormons cry of anguish, o ye fair ones is one. The conception of the family among the nephites was multigenerational, and book of mormon prophets repeatedly taught true doctrines and principles designed to strengthen family relationships and spirituality. Elder rane spent a couple of months in the mission home painting religious pieces, and he enjoyed it very much. The story of nephi being commanded to kill laban at the beginning of the book of mormon in order to obtain the brass plates might be a distressing story for some readers. Walter ranes book of mormon collection is seen here for the first time, but it is destined to become renowned through the church and to be remembered in the hearts and minds of.
For me, mormons cry of anguish, o ye fair ones is one of. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture. His book of mormon paintings express the history and lives of peoples in ancient america, and experiences with the savior. Lds pictureschurch picturesmormon historybook of mormon storieslds seminarysaintslds artlds mormonlds church. How can the book of mormon help saints live the law of. Gospel doctrine prep for a wise purpose enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon. Apr 19, 2017 although family matters often recede to the background of the book of mormons narrative, the thematic importance of the family is never very far from the records core message.
Alma arise by walter rane the story of alma the younger. Gospel doctrine prep for a wise purpose enos, jarom. Alma 46 3rd nephi abuse and healing in the book of mormon volume 4 s. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A new book of mormon art exhibit is available online for teachers and families. Walter rane is an american painter and illustrator. Walter rane book of mormon paintings featured in new exhibit at museum of church history and art by meridian magazine september 22, 2003 salt lake city seventeen original oil paintings depicting epic book of mormon scenes will be on temporary display at the museum of church history and art in salt lake city. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi book of mormon. In october 2003, my family attended a book of mormon exhibit that walter rane debuted at the museum of church history on temple square in salt lake city, utah. Browse art products by artist walter rane altus fine art. Their joy was full scenes from the book of mormon with walter rane by david pierce april 1, 2017 april 1, 2017 uncategorized. He painted scenes from the book of mormon for this book because president ezra taft benson told the saints in 1988 to flood the earth with stories and teachings from the book of mormon.
Walter rane born 1949 is an american artist who began his career as primarily a book and magazine illustrator but now specializes in religious art rane was raised in southern california. News interview of walter rane about his new book of mormon themed series of paintings. The records are true and contain the doctrines of the gospel of jesus christ and of his ministry among the nephites after his resurrection. American artist walter rane earned his bfa from art center college of design, where he studied figure drawing and excelled in the traditional approach to drawing the human form. While in new york city rane illustrated such works as meet kit. Walter rane, painting, figure painting, oil painting, walter rane was born in national city ca and grew up in chula vista ca. How can the book of mormon strengthen marriages and families. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. Perfect for visiting teaching, thinking of you, bishops, mission presidents, missionaries. Walters assignment was to paint seventeen original images and i was to write words and lyrics for a musical stage production based on the life of mormon and moroni. This is a wonderful visual aid companion book for the book of mormon for teaching situations. Scenes from the book of mormon with walter rane duration.
Book of mormon paintings by walter rane features seventeen paintings created in 2003 for a deseret book publication entitled by the hand of mormon, plus two paintings of book of mormon themes previously acquired by the museum. Walter rane art prints, order canvas prints directly from the artist. The book of mormon provides powerful doctrines and moving examples of those who exemplified such love and consecration. The conception of the family among the nephites was multigenerational, and book of mormon prophets repeatedly taught true doctrines and principles designed to strengthen family relationships and. Artist walter rane to lecture at museum meridian magazine.
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