Imaging God anew : a theological aesthetics / by Wessel Stoker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stoker, W. (Wessel), author.

Series:

Studies in philosophical theology ; 69.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian art and symbolism.

Art and religion.

Aesthetics--Religious aspects.

Aesthetics.

Physical Description:

XII, 296 pages, 41 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leuven : Peeters, 2021.

Summary:

"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?" --Provided by publisher

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789042945630

904294563X

OCLC:

1264405768