{"product_id":"what-is-beauty-dennis-p-bray-9781514002360","title":"What Is Beauty?: An Introduction to Art and Aesthetics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes beauty really exist? What is the nature and value of art? What makes someone an artist? What is the artist's place in the church? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Bray explores these questions and more in \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e, an introductory textbook on art and aesthetics from a Christian perspective. This volume of the Questions in Christian Philosophy series provides one of the only inviting and accessible introductions to the basic questions surrounding aesthetics and philosophy of art without sacrificing academic rigor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean introductory-level textbook perfect for undergraduates or anyone new to aesthetics and Christian philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamination centered around three major questions: \u003ci\u003eHow is God beautiful? What is art? Who is the artist? \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional resources for readers who want to go deeper into aesthetics and philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etools to evaluate and cultivate your aesthetic taste from a Christian perspective \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and accessibility, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e offers students and educators a thought-provoking exploration of key themes in the philosophy of art. Perfect for classrooms and Christian artists alike, this book invites readers to reflect deeply on the relationship between beauty, art, and faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers invaluable insights for undergraduate philosophy students, professors, and those exploring the intersection of faith and the arts. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how beauty reflects God's character, why art holds significance, and how artists are called to serve both the church and the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Questions in Christian Philosophy series features introductory textbooks that offer students a Christian perspective on the various branches of philosophy, enabling them as they seek to understand all facets of life including existence, knowledge, ethics, art, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dennis P. Bray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1514002361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781514002360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Dennis P. Bray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965975675135,"sku":"9781514002360","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3242de0d-5ebc-4aea-971e-b1ee38109af7.jpg?v=1767286083","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-is-beauty-dennis-p-bray-9781514002360","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}