Making Art in Groups–Thoughts on Advertisements and Film
This article, by the conservative theologian Douglas Wilson, suggests that advertising is the most successful art form today. A primary reason he gives is…
Read MoreArticles
A Recovery of Contemplation?
I’ve been particularly intrigued by the conversation that has come from Jim’s post on Monday about SPJP, especially Jim’s question in the comments about…
Read More
Gargoyles, Grotesques, and the Paradox of Useful(less) Art
Why attach a normal gutter spout on a church when you can have one shaped like a dragon? Many Christians today would answer…
Read More
A Few New Features
WordPress keeps updates flowing, so there are two new ways to let us know that you like our posts. One way (if you have…
Read More
Avatars, Profile Pics, and the Visual Representation of Self-image
What does your profile picture say about you? What about your avatar? A little while ago Ben Myers shared some thoughts towards the development…
Read More
Spontaneous Performance Jesus Painting … huh?
I’ll admit it. I’m skeptical of live painting in churches. Like sticking a square peg in a round hole, it often makes for an…
Read More
Transposition and Defining or Criticizing Art
As students studying theology and art we frequently try to analyze not just particular works, but also to come to a more precise understanding…
Read More
Art Appreciation or Art Participation?
Each Sunday, I have the privilege of worshipping in a beautiful church building, surrounded by stained glass windows that image the Biblical narrative of…
Read More
Performing Life on a Virtual Stage
The word ‘performance’ has received a bad rap in Christian circles. On the one hand, pastors and theologians warn us that we cannot earn…
Read More