Saturated with religion, the continent of Asia features many of the world's major religious traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Christianity, Taoism, Islam, and others. This article talks briefly about some of Asian religious art's most recognizable symbols and their related meanings. read more
Like other religious traditions, Jewish art features many symbols, some well known and others less so. In part 2 of our series on religious memorial art, we explore some of Jewish religious art's most significant symbols and their related meanings. read more
Harold Schaller was considered by many in the commemorative arts industry to be one of America's foremost Designer-Memorialists. In this slideshow put together by David Quiring, we see some of Harold's hand drawn renderings of his greatest works. read more
Follow David Quiring on his recent trip to Thailand and China. In Part 1 of his 'Tombstone Tour', he takes you through Bangkok, Thailand and shows you some of their great monuments and memorials. read more
This four-part series takes a close look at the symbolism and meaning behind this use of religious art to commemorate and celebrate the lives of those we love. With familiar symbols and easily distinguishable designs known across many different cultures, Catholic religious art has been used to adorn headstones, grave markers, and memorials for centuries. read more