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Visual faith : art, theology, and worship in dialogue / William A. Dyrness.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Engaging culturePublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2001.Description: 188 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0801022975 (pbk.)
  • 9780801022975
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BR115.A8 D97 2001
Contents:
Contents:
Introduction : the uneasy relationship between art and faith -- Development of the visual arts from the early church to the middle ages -- Development of the visual arts from the reformation to the twenty-first century -- Art and the biblical drama -- Reflecting theologically on the visual arts -- Contemporary challenges for Christians and the arts -- A new opportunity for Christian involvement in the arts -- Making and looking at art -- Conclusion : dreaming dreams and seeing visions.
Item type: Books
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BR 115 .A8 D97 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA017269 2 Available AUA017269

Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-180) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : the uneasy relationship between art and faith --
Development of the visual arts from the early church to the middle ages --
Development of the visual arts from the reformation to the twenty-first century --
Art and the biblical drama --
Reflecting theologically on the visual arts --
Contemporary challenges for Christians and the arts --
A new opportunity for Christian involvement in the arts --
Making and looking at art --
Conclusion : dreaming dreams and seeing visions.