Candomble
by Jolanta Shiloni
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Title
Candomble
Artist
Jolanta Shiloni
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Candomblé, the African-based tradition of Brazil is an ancient religion that centres around a pantheon of Orixás - spiritual entities that represent the forces of nature and are honoured with unique rhythms, songs, and dances.
The name Candomblé means 'dance in honour of the gods'. Practitioners of Candomblé believe in one all-powerful God called Oludumaré who is served by lesser deities. These deities are called orixas. (They can also be called voduns and inkices.) Candomblé practitioners believe that every person has their own individual orixa which controls his or her destiny and acts as a protector. Music and dance are important parts of Candomblé ceremonies. Specially choreographed dances are performed by worshippers to enable them to become possessed by the orixas. There is no concept of good or bad in Candomblé. Each person is only required to fulfil his or her destiny to the fullest, regardless of what that is.
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April 5th, 2013
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Comments (16)
Hazel Holland
Jolanta, voted for this beauty in ONLY PAINTINGS ABOUT THE JOY OF LIVING contest! L/F/V
Jolanta Anna Karolska
👍Congratulations, your beautiful and interesting work has been featured in Polish Painters Palette Group.
Lindley Johnson
Your Dance collection is outstanding, Jolanta! This vibrant, colorful piece is amazing. L
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