Art and Religion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161381528)

Art and Religion is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between art and religion, written by Vogt and Von Ogden. The book delves into the ways in which art has been used to express religious beliefs and how religion has influenced artistic expression throughout history. The authors examine various forms of religious art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and music, and explore the ways in which these art forms have been used to communicate religious ideas and experiences. They also discuss the role of the artist within religious communities and the ways in which religion has influenced artistic training and practice. The book is richly illustrated with examples of religious art from different cultures and time periods, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and religion.1921. Contents: an age described by its art; unity of religion and art; cleft between art and religion; mutual need; corporeality in religion; sensational character of art; brief for the cultus; prophet and priest; artist as prophet; symbols and sacraments; religious education; church unity; technique and freedom; mysticism of Isaiah; order of the liturgy; introit and antiphons; music; architectural style; structural tone; chancel; practicable matters; religious ideas for the architect; future church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Von Ogden Vogt
ISBN-10: 116138152X
ISBN-13: 9781161381528
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d