It should be remembered that Buddhist art in Korea, as with religious art in many ancient societies, was more than purely aesthetic display. It also represented both the religious fervor and the ...
Virtue and Vice: The Personifications in the Index of Christian Art Edited by Colum Hourihane The concept of opposing forces of good and evil expressed in a broad range of moral qualities--virtues and ...
Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) is the first museum to bring an interfaith focus to contemporary art. Through exhibitions, collections and educational programs, ...
Welcome to the Finding Information on Religious Art guide. This page provides research strategies and resources that can help you explore religious elements in different artworks. The Art History and ...
Use this introduction lesson to talk about different Christian art that you might see within a church. Explore the different reasons why Christian art is created, who makes it and who benefits from it ...
Discuss how and why people often feature in Christian art using this detailed lesson. With examples from Westminster Abbey, talk through different depictions of Jesus, saints and other people, and ...
In the same way that western music has its roots in religious tradition, the interconnectedness between religion and art has been symbiotic; both evolving codependently to reflect social ...