Imaging God anew : a theological aesthetics / by Wessel Stoker

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Stoker, W. A.. Auteur | Jansen, Henry (1958-....). Traducteur

Edited by Peeters - 2021

"It is surprising how religious symbolism in modern art continues to speak to a broad public. Art and religion are intrinsically connected because both deal with the fundamental issues of life. Examining art in churches and museums with this in mind, Wessel Stoker looks at how modern and contemporary Western visual artists present these fundamental issues. In this work, he explores the new visual language that artists like Vincent van Gogh, Alexej von Jawlensky, Graham Sutherland, Marlene Dumas, and others use to image God or Christ anew. In contrast to what has long been the dominant view of art in the West - art for art's sake - their art fulfills functions in social life. Their art engages in dialogue, becomes a form of protest, or provides spiritual deepening. How is that to be evaluated theologically?

Is art the problem?. Is God the problem?. Is the image the problem?. How can we image God?. The face of Christ. Christ as a human being of flesh and blood. The spirit, future and completion. Religious art as symbol. Theories of the religious image. Religious art: the aesthetic and the museum. What purpose does the religious image serve?.

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