Temporary Art In Worship

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Many artistic works are created for a specific time or purpose; the artist does not intend for such temporary art to exist beyond the limits of the temporal space. The primary images and symbols of Christian faith are important sources for these works whose purpose is to unlock their hidden meanings or to reveal new ones.

The Rationale for Temporary Installations of Art in Worship

Historically the visual arts have been an important part of the life of the church. Most of the production of art...

 

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