Art Appreciation in the Church: Two Approaches
In a symposium considering ‘art appreciation’, it seems appropriate to consider its definition. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, ‘appreciation’ involves ‘[t]he action of…
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Is Your Church Subcontracting Cultural Discernment?
Why do you read what you read? Is it because a teacher tells you or because a friend hands you a stack of books…
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A Quiet Renaissance
We often hear people say that they don’t know much about art, but they know what they like. In truth, what they are really…
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The Digital Age and Arts Patronage: Part 2
In a previous post, I argued that one of the ways we can understand the digital age’s impact on arts patronage is in terms…
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A Primer on Print Design for the Church
I’m passionate about a few things. For instance, the billowing thunderstorms that roll over the prairie I grew up on. I can talk about…
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Contemporary Art in British Churches: A Review
Contemporary Art in British Churches is the latest publication by Art & Christianity Enquiry (ACE). Published in 2010, this book aims to bring understanding to…
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There Are No Spectators: Participatory Theatre and Performing the Faith
In participatory theatre, everyone involved produces a work that no one could accomplish alone. Is it the same when we are performing the faith?
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Elijah Smith has recently published a seven part essay titled “The Evolution of the Crucifixion in Art” on his blog Things and Stuff. The…
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In a previous post, I explored the question of whether or not we, as humans created in the image of God, are created for…
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