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. Lds pictureschurch picturesmormon historybook of mormon storieslds seminarysaintslds artlds mormonlds church. Marvelous were the prophecies of ether highlands ranch. Gospel doctrine prep for a wise purpose enos, jarom. Book of mormon king lamonis wife alma alma 19 wife of king lamoni, she is a lamanite, taught the gospel by ammon. The book of mormon begins with a prophet named lehi. Walter rane shows such movement, such feeling and expression. The records are true and contain the doctrines of the gospel of jesus christ and of his ministry among the nephites after his resurrection. Why the book of mormon s battle numbers dont add up and why thats evidence for its authenticity august 28, 2017 may 9, 2016. Join us the next few weeks as we learn from artist walter rane.
Walter rane book of mormon paintings featured in new. For me, mormons cry of anguish, o ye fair ones is one. Alma arise by walter rane the story of alma the younger. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture. Jehovah creates the earth by walter rane via walter rane prints. I have always appreciated the art of walter rane, who has done a series of paintings on the book of mormon. At the risk of closing those windows, here are some of my thoughts. 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. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. 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. 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. Oct 19, 2016 alma arise by walter rane the story of alma the younger from the book of mormon.
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. 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. A new resource for studying the book of mormon that can help. Walter rane, painting, figure painting, oil painting, walter rane was born in national city ca and grew up in chula vista ca. He warned the wicked people in jerusalem to repent, but the people didnt listen. 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. Walter rane born 1949 is an american artist who began his career as primarily a book and. The book of mormon provides powerful doctrines and moving examples of those who exemplified such love and consecration. How can the book of mormon help saints live the law of. 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. 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.
The lord told lehi to take his family, including his wife, sariah, and their sons. Selections from the church history museums collection depicting the exodus of lehis family to the promised land. 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. He often uses his own family members in the photos he takes, then paints using his photographs. 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. A new book of mormon art exhibit is available online for teachers and families. Posted on november 12, 2019 january 17, 2020 by bmc team. Why did nephi have to kill laban in the book of mormon. 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. 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. How can the book of mormon strengthen marriages and families. Jan 16, 2019 they were commissioned especially for this volume and were created by the celebrated lds artist brian kershisnik. Looking at his work, one would expect a bold and slightly brash person. 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.
His book of mormon paintings express the history and lives of peoples in ancient america, and experiences with the savior. Walter rane is the author of by the hand of mormon 4. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi walter rane art prints, order canvas prints directly from the artist. How can the book of mormon strengthen marriages and. Walter rane book of mormon paintings featured in new exhibit. 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. Elder rane spent a couple of months in the mission home painting religious pieces, and he enjoyed it very much.
To read more about mormon and moroni please visit teacher jenny dentons class blog here. Journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 21, no. 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. This is the official site for prints and reproductions from the artist walter rane. 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. Book of mormon paintings by walter rane exhibit available in english the book of mormon. Why the book of mormons battle numbers dont add up and.
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. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ and testifies of his personal ministry in america jump to. Free curbside pickup now available in most stores 8773248551 help orders. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi book of mormon, lds. Book of mormon king lamonis wife alma alma 19 wife of king lamoni, she is a lamanite, taught the. 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. We also bear testimony that the book of mormon contains the words of god, written by ancient prophets. Walter ranes book of mormon paintings were done as a response to president ezra taft bensons.
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. The series, which comprised of 17 paintings depicting stirring instances from the book of mormon, including our. Browse art products by artist walter rane altus fine art. News interview of walter rane about his new book of mormon themed series of paintings. This is the story of alma baptizing people into the gospel of jesus christ, at the waters of mormon. His studies included classes on anatomy and classical drawing, something many schools during the early 1970s werent teaching. No study manual or commentary of sacred writ can take the place of complete and prayerful reading of the source. Perfect for visiting teaching, thinking of you, bishops, mission presidents, missionaries. 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. Feel free to send us your walter rane wallpaper, we will select the best ones and publish them on this page. 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. Church launches stunning online exhibit of artwork from the. 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.
While in new york city rane illustrated such works as meet kit. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Walter rane book of mormon art nephi book of mormon. Lehi and his people arrive in the promised land, by arnold friberg august 2016 43. This man, walter rane, painted the above image along with many other images 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. Gospel doctrine prep for a wise purpose enos, jarom, omni, words of mormon.
Artist walter rane to lecture at museum meridian magazine. In the late nineties he did a painting that ended up in the winter quarters visitors center. Journal of book of mormon studies volume 20number 1 article 7 12011 journal of the book of mormon and other restoration. No man can say that this book laying his hand on the bible is true, is the word of the lord, is the way, is the guideboard in the path, and a charter by which we may learn the will of god. 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. There are seventeen paintings in the book of various scenesstories from the book. The crowning event of the book of mormon is portrayed in this painting as christ visits the people on the america n continents. Walter rane art prints, order canvas prints directly from the artist. 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. Detail from i did obey the voice of the spirit, by walter rane. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
This is a wonderful visual aid companion book for the book of mormon for teaching situations. After receiving his bfa from art center college of design walter moved to new york city. But great and marvelous were the prophecies of ether. Born september 8, 1949, in national city, california, he was fascinated with art as a young boy. Many of his works depict scenes described in the book of mormon while others focus on events in the life of jesus christ. Scenes from the book of mormon with walter rane duration. The exhibits artwork portrays how figures in the book of mormon displayed courage to declare their faith and defend their families. 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. 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.
The series, which comprised of 17 paintings depicting stirring instances from the book of mormon, including our favorite, this scene of nephi and laban. Their joy was full scenes from the book of mormon with walter rane by david pierce april 1, 2017 april 1, 2017 uncategorized. Chaos, and creation in the book of abraham, journal of the book of mormon and other restoration scripture 22, no. There is much we can learn from the righteous examples of lesserknown book of mormon heroes. 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 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. For me, mormons cry of anguish, o ye fair ones is one of. Dramatic and largerthanlife creations emerge from a soft spoken and admittedly shy creator. Walter rane 2011 and we did come to the land which we called bountiful, because of its much fruit and also wild honey.
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. Walter rane is an accomplished artist who successfully illustrates his knowledge of anatomy. Walter rane paintings grimleys manhattan temple mission. Legrand baker found that the book leads its readers to charity and thus to the personal fulfillment of the law of consecration. 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. He has been compared to such masters as rembrandt and caravaggio.
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. Alma 46 3rd nephi abuse and healing in the book of mormon volume 4 s. An easy target for critics of the book of mormon is its reported army sizes and battle casualties. Come forth, by walter rane, from by the hand of mormon, may. Enrich your study of the book of mormon with a selection of featured artwork from the church history museum art collection. Walter lives and works in new york city with his wife linda. Walter rane is an american painter and illustrator. He is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, often inadvertently called the mormon or lds church. Walter rane author of meet kit goodreads share book. He then worked in the new york city area but later moved to salem, oregon. Aug 05, 2011 news interview of walter rane about his new book of mormon themed series of paintings. 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. This book is written for us today and it was the prophet joseph smith who. 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.
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