Chapter Two: Is ‘high’ art superior?
Review of Chapter 2 in What Good are the Arts? by John Carey. Transpositions is hosting reviews of each chapter of this book from…
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Chapter One: What is a work of art?
Review of Chapter 1 in What Good are the Arts? by John Carey. Transpositions is hosting reviews of each chapter of this book from…
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Introducing What Good are the Arts? week
Starting tomorrow, Transpositions will devote the next seven days to engaging thoughtfully with John Carey’s book What Good are the Arts? (2005). Carey, former…
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The Power of the Word: Poetry, Theology and Life
The Power of the Word: Poetry, Theology and Life Conference This conference is organized by Heythrop College and the Institute of English Studies, University…
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The Content of Art
~James McCullough and Wes Vander Lugt Defining art is an elusive task. In some ways, seeking to understand art is analogous to understanding God….
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Visual Theology: A Review
Any reader interested in the intersection of art and theology will find this book a helpful and engaging read. And while the reader may be left at times asking for more, it does not disappoint in its ability to raise questions about how the arts are significant to theology, community, and spiritual life. Even if the reader does not agree…
Read MoreA Mixed Bag: Donald Miller’s 10 Creativity Tips
Last week, Relevant Magazine posted 10 Creativity Tips from Donald Miller. I don’t typically go in for the “self-help-generate-creative-new-ideas” genre, but I was pleased…
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Featured Artist: JR
JR is a semi-anonymous artist who has recently won the TED prize for his large scale photographic installations. He has worked in a variety…
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Field of Dreams?: Contemporary Explorations at the Interface, between Religion and Popular Culture
Field of Dreams?: Contemporary Explorations at the Interface, between Religion and Popular Culture 5-7 May 2011 Sarum College, Salisbury Why might TV be as…
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