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Title: Contemporary Art and the Church – A Conversation Between Two Worlds
Condition: New
EAN: 9780830850655
ISBN: 9780830850655
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press,US
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 20/06/2017
Item Length: 153mm
Item Weight: 381g
Author: W. David O. Taylor, Taylor Worley
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830850651
Description: The church and the contemporary art world often find themselves in an uneasy relationship in which misunderstanding and mistrust abound. On one hand, the leaders of local congregations, seminaries, and other Christian ministries often don't know what to make of works by contemporary artists. Not only are these artists mostly unknown to church leaders, they and their work often lead them to regard the world of contemporary art with indifference, frustration, or even disdain.On the other hand, many artists lack any meaningful experience with the contemporary church and are mostly ignorant of its mission. Not infrequently, these artists regard religion as irrelevant to their work, are disinclined to trust the church and its leaders, and have experienced personal rejection from these communities. In response to this situation, the 2015 biennial conference of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) facilitated a conversation between these two worlds. This volume gathers together essays and reflections by artists, theologians, and church leaders as they sought to explore misperceptions, create a hospitable space to learn from each other, and imagine the possibility of a renewed and mutually fruitful relationship. Contemporary Art and the Church seeks common ground for the common good of both the church and the contemporary art world.The Studies in Theology and the Arts  series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more.
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 228mm
Item Width: 16mm
Genre: Arts & Photography
Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality
Release Year: 2017

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