Art + religion in the 21st century
"The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spiri...
| Subtitles: | Art and religion in the 21st century |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Thames & Hudson
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Art
/ Religion
/ History 2000-2015
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| Further subjects: | B
Illustrated book
B Art and religion B Art, Modern 21st century Themes, motives |
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| Summary: | "The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spirituality that is more considered than confrontational. Art & Religion in the 21st Century is the first in-depth study to survey an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impact on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme--ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning and monumentalizing, and spiritual 'dwelling' in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme. Artists discussed include Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Makoto Fujimura, David LaChapelle, Annette Messager, Jason Rhoades, Andres Serrano, and Zeng Fanzhi"--Provided by publisher Part I. People of the image? 1. In the beginning -- 2. Sweet Jesus! -- Part II. Wonder. 3. The sublime -- 4. Heaven and earthworks -- Part III. Cultural identities. 5. Creative differences -- 6. Conflicting images -- Part IV. Ritual. 7. Performance rites -- 8. Structure and loss -- Part V. Indwelling. 9. Embodiment -- 10. Galleries and sanctuaries |
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| ISBN: | 0500239312 |