Contemporary art and the church : A Conversation between two worlds /

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... Full description

Main Author:	Taylor, W. David O.
Other Authors:	Worley, Taylor.
Published:	Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, 2017
Series:	Studies in theology and the arts
Subjects:	ART - MODERN. CHRISTIANITY AND THE ARTS.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens through link in DTL
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245		0	\|a Contemporary art and the church : \|b A Conversation between two worlds / \|c edited by W. David O. Taylor and Taylor Worley \|h [electronic resource]
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520			\|a 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. The present 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. -- Provided by publisher
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Contemporary art and the church : A Conversation between two worlds /

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