Variations In Christian Art

Author : Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780567698155

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The artistic traditions of four major Christian denominations are examined and outlined in detail in this groundbreaking volume that presents the first synthesis of the artistic contributions of those traditions. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona has curated a volume that presents four single-authored contributions in one place, broadening the study of Christian art beyond Roman Catholic, Orthodox and 'protestant' traditions to consider these more recent Christian approaches in close and expert detail. Rachel Epp Buller examines art in the Mennonite tradition, Mormon art is considered by Heather Belnap, Quaker contributions by Rowena Loverance and Swedenborgian art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona. Each writer presents elements of the theology of their chosen tradition through the prism of the artists and artistic works that they have selected. Alongside mainstream artistic figures such as William Blake less known figures come to the fore and the volume features color illustrations that support and underline the theological and artistic themes presented in each section of the book. Together these studies of artistic presentations in these four traditions will be a much need means of filling a gap in the study of Christian art.

Author : Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780567698131

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Variations in Christian Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona Pdf

The artistic traditions of four major Christian denominations are examined and outlined in detail in this groundbreaking volume that presents the first synthesis of the artistic contributions of those traditions. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona has curated a volume that presents four single-authored contributions in one place, broadening the study of Christian art beyond Roman Catholic, Orthodox and 'protestant' traditions to consider these more recent Christian approaches in close and expert detail. Rachel Epp Buller examines art in the Mennonite tradition, Mormon art is considered by Heather Belnap, Quaker contributions by Rowena Loverance and Swedenborgian art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona. Each writer presents elements of the theology of their chosen tradition through the prism of the artists and artistic works that they have selected. Alongside mainstream artistic figures such as William Blake less known figures come to the fore and the volume features color illustrations that support and underline the theological and artistic themes presented in each section of the book. Together these studies of artistic presentations in these four traditions will be a much need means of filling a gap in the study of Christian art.

Author : Beth Williamson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780191577772

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Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction by Beth Williamson Pdf

Christian images have a long history within the Western art tradition from the narrative and devotional works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, to the radical new interpretations of the twenty-first century. This fascinating new book explores the changing nature of the representation of key themes and subjects found in Christian art, covering the Eucharist, the crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. Other sections deal with the changes to Christian art after the sixteenth-century Reformation, and with Christian art in the modern world. Within these themes, the book explores the work of major artists such as Memling, Holbein, El Greco and Rossetti, and well-known examples including the frescoes of St Francis at Assisi. Didactic and consciously devotional works are discussed alongside the controversial work of contemporary artists such as Andres Serrano and Chris Ofili. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : George Ferguson
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Art
ISBN : 0195014324

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Signs & Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson Pdf

Examines the use and meaning of Christian symbols found in Renaissance art.

Author : Alexander Crawford Lindsay Crawford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Art
ISBN : NYPL:33433082298427

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Sketches of the History of Christian Art: The ideal, and the character and dignity of Christian art. The symbolism of Christianity. The mythology of Christianity. Roman art. Byzantine art by Alexander Crawford Lindsay Crawford Pdf

Author : Jane Dillenberger
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597520706

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Style and Content in Christian Art by Jane Dillenberger Pdf

A profound and sympathetic introduction to the scope of Christian art, it is written in language simple enough for the lay person, and its length is almost ideally suited to its purpose.... This work is sound from the standpoint of art history and criticism as well as Christian thought and understanding. Liturgical Arts In 228 pages of lucid exposition, Mrs. Dillenberger presents an authoritative, yet untechnical, history of style in western art. Her time-span is Christian; her examples (all illustrated) are Christian in subject matter. Her analyses weigh subject and meaning (iconography) together with formal values (line, shape, mass, space, light and shade).... It is written for the intelligent, educated lay person seeking an understanding of art; it should appeal to Christian and non-Christian alike. Religious Education The title is honest, the approach logical and effective. The author knows what she is doing, both artistically and theologically. Often grubby matters like iconography, form, composition and meaning in works of art are clearly and interestingly handled.... It is a model of commonsense lucidity. Duke Divinity

Author : Alexander Crawford Lindsay Earl of Crawford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Art
ISBN : UCLA:31158003237749

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Sketches of the History of Christian Art: The ideal, and the character and dignity of Christian art. The symbolism of Christianity. The mythology of Christianity. Roman art. Byzantine art by Alexander Crawford Lindsay Earl of Crawford Pdf

Author : John A. Rush
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781623174002

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The Mushroom in Christian Art by John A. Rush Pdf

In The Mushroom in Christian Art, author John A. Rush uses an artistic motif to define the nature of Christian art, establish the identity of Jesus, and expose the motive for his murder. Covering Christian art from 200 CE (common era) to the present, the author reveals that Jesus, the Teacher of Righteousness mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls, is a personification of the Holy Mushroom, Amanita muscaria. The mushroom, Rush argues, symbolizes numerous mind-altering substances—psychoactive mushrooms, cannabis, henbane, and mandrake—used by the early, more experimentally minded Christian sects. Drawing on primary historical sources, Rush traces the history—and face—of Jesus as being constructed and codified only after 325 CE. The author relates Jesus’s life to a mushroom typology, discovering its presence, disguised, in early Christian art. In the process, he reveals the ritual nature of the original Christian cults, rites, and rituals, including mushroom use. The book authoritatively uncovers Jesus’s message of peace, love, and spiritual growth and proposes his murder as a conspiracy by powerful reactionary forces who would replace that message with the oppressive religious-political system that endures to this day. Rush’s use of the mushroom motif as a springboard for challenging mainstream views of Western religious history is both provocative and persuasive. The package includes a link to 252 striking color images depicting Christian art, with key motifs indicated by the author.

Author : Allen Verhey
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780802866721

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The Christian Art of Dying by Allen Verhey Pdf

A renowned ethicist who himself faced death during a recent life-threatening illness, Allen Verhey in The Christian Art of Dying sets out to recapture dying from the medical world. Seeking to counter the medicalization of death that is so prevalent today, Verhey revisits the fifteenth-century Ars Moriendi, an illustrated spiritual self-help manual on "the art of dying." Finding much wisdom in that little book but rejecting its Stoic and Platonic worldview, Verhey uncovers in the biblical accounts of Jesus' death a truly helpful paradigm for dying well and faithfully.

Author : Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780567685148

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A Guide to Christian Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona Pdf

A one-volume introduction to and overview of Christian art, from its earliest history to the present day. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona begins by examining how art and Christianity have intersected throughout history, and charts this tumultuous relationship that has yielded some of the greatest outpourings of human creativity. To introduce readers to the way a painting can be read Apostolos-Cappadona begins with an analysis of a painting of the Adoration of the Magi, helping readers to see how they can interpret for themselves the signs, symbols and figures that the book covers. In the more-than 1000 entries that follow Apostolos-Cappadona gives readers an expert overview of all the frequently used symbols and motifs in Christian art as well as the various saints, historical figures, religious events, and biblical scenes most frequently depicted. Readers are introduced to the ways in which religious paintings are often "coded'" such as what a lily means in a picture of Mary, how a goldfinch can be "Christological", or how the presence of an Eagle means it is likely to be a picture of St John. The entries are organized by topic, so that students and beginners can easily find their way to discussion of the themes and motifs they see before them when looking at a painting.

Author : Rowena Loverance
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Christian art and symbolism
ISBN : UCSD:31822034284737

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Christian Art by Rowena Loverance Pdf

What makes a work of art Christian -- is it in the eye of the artist or the viewer? How was and is Christian art created? How has it been sustained over 2000 years? And what is its relationship to the art of other great world religions? These are some of the fascinating questions discussed in this thoughtful book about our understanding of Christian art today. Many themes explored in the book are universal human ones: food as an expression of friendship and welcome, the stories of refugees seeking asylum and how people cope with old age, for example. Drawing extensively on the international collections of the British Museum, themes in Christian art are followed through a wide range of objects, from pilgrim tokens to ivory figurines and gold and enamel reliquaries, and from a rich selection of prints and drawings to Byzantine, Greek and Russian icons. Significant paintings and manuscript illuminations are also included. Stunning examples of the decorative arts yield original and lesser-known Christian iconography.

Author : Heidi J. Hornik,Mikeal Carl Parsons
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 0865548501

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Interpreting Christian Art by Heidi J. Hornik,Mikeal Carl Parsons Pdf

Since the iconoclastic controversies of the eighth and ninth centuries, the visual arts have been the subject of much ecclesiastical discussion and contention. In particular, since the mid-1960s Protestant scholars and clergy have been paying more attention to the potential role of the visual arts in theology and liturgy of the Christian Church. As a result, numerous programs were begun under a variety of nomenclature, e.g., Religion and the Arts, Theology and the Arts, etc. Most of the essays in this book were originally presented as part of the Pruit Symposium on "Interpreting Christian Art, " held at Baylor University in October 2000. The symposium provided the opportunity to bring together scholars, clergy, and laity who are interested in the question of how religious art can contribute to the life of the contemporary Christian community. The resulting essays are a rich fare in interdisciplinary exploration of Christian art by art historians, theologians, and biblical scholars. Essayists include Margaret Miles, Robin M. Jensen, Graydon F. Snyder, Charles Barber, Anthony Cutler, William M. Jensen, Paolo Berdini, John W. Cook, and the editors, Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons.

Author : Gertrude Grace Sill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781439123843

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A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art by Gertrude Grace Sill Pdf

Explore one of the richest and most rewarding aspects of Western art with this comprehensive easy-to-use, portable guide to Christian symbols. Organized like a primer, with hundreds of entries in 50 categories—from A for Angels to Z for Zodiac—this handy pocket reference enables you to recognize at a glance the identity and meaning of all the elements in any Christian work of art. 162 paintings from every century illustrate the enduring themes of our biblical heritage. A short introductory essay explains how to use the handbook and the functions of symbols in art. Cross-references, illustrations, a detailed index, and the pocket-book size make A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art an invaluable work for museum-goers, students, travelers, art collectors, and general readers.

Author : Finney
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Art, Early Christian
ISBN : 9780802890160

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The Eerdmans Encyclopedia of Early Christian Art and Archaeology by Finney Pdf

More than 400 distinguished scholars, including archaeologists, art historians, historians, epigraphers, and theologians, have written the 1,455 entries in this monumental encyclopedia--the first comprehensive reference work of its kind. From Aachen to Zurzach, Paul Corby Finney's three-volume masterwork draws on archaeological and epigraphic evidence to offer readers a basic orientation to early Christian architecture, sculpture, painting, mosaic, and portable artifacts created roughly between AD 200 and 600 in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Clear, comprehensive, and richly illustrated, this work will be an essential resource for all those interested in late antique and early Christian art, archaeology, and history. -- Provided by publisher.

Author : Alexander William C. Lindsay (25th earl of Crawford.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590605601

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Sketches of the history of Christian art by Alexander William C. Lindsay (25th earl of Crawford.) Pdf