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'''''The Three Objects''''' is a work of calligraphy by [[A. T. Bondy]] illuminating the [[Objects of the Theosophical Society]]. | '''''The Three Objects''''' is a work of calligraphy by [[A. T. Bondy]] illuminating the [[Objects of the Theosophical Society]]. | ||
The wording of the piece is: | |||
1. To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.<br> | |||
2. To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science.<br> | |||
3. To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man. | |||
This is the wording used by the [[Theosophical Society in America]] and its [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|parent society]] based in Adyar, Chennai, India. | |||
== History of the art == | |||
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The piece took Bondy approximately five years to complete in conjunction with his full-time job at the Scriptorium Studio. The illuminating detail was first done in pencil on separate tracing paper. This procedure allowed him to dust charcoal on the tracing in order to transfer the drawing to the parchment where the ink and colors were meticulously applied. Small sections of the illuminating were done at a time until the entire piece was completed.<ref>Gerald Moscato, "Remembering The Past: A Profile of Andreas Theodore Bondy" website or blog posting. Date and URL unknown. ca. 2005-2006.</ref> | The piece took Bondy approximately five years to complete in conjunction with his full-time job at the Scriptorium Studio. The illuminating detail was first done in pencil on separate tracing paper. This procedure allowed him to dust charcoal on the tracing in order to transfer the drawing to the parchment where the ink and colors were meticulously applied. Small sections of the illuminating were done at a time until the entire piece was completed.<ref>Gerald Moscato, "Remembering The Past: A Profile of Andreas Theodore Bondy" website or blog posting. Date and URL unknown. ca. 2005-2006.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:14, 19 February 2023
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Three Objects is a work of calligraphy by A. T. Bondy illuminating the Objects of the Theosophical Society.
The wording of the piece is:
1. To form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or colour.
2. To encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science.
3. To investigate unexplained laws of Nature and the powers latent in man.
This is the wording used by the Theosophical Society in America and its parent society based in Adyar, Chennai, India.
History of the art
The piece took Bondy approximately five years to complete in conjunction with his full-time job at the Scriptorium Studio. The illuminating detail was first done in pencil on separate tracing paper. This procedure allowed him to dust charcoal on the tracing in order to transfer the drawing to the parchment where the ink and colors were meticulously applied. Small sections of the illuminating were done at a time until the entire piece was completed.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Gerald Moscato, "Remembering The Past: A Profile of Andreas Theodore Bondy" website or blog posting. Date and URL unknown. ca. 2005-2006.