A window upon the world: engaging with painting
Visual creativity is valued in the Bible as an important aspect of human flourishing. By the use of examples, this paper suggests several ways of looking at painting and concludes that it has immense value, both as an aspect of the proper enjoyment of creation, and as a means of communication from and with the surrounding culture.
The window is closed: engaging with early to mid-twentieth-century painting
A paper taking up the story of Western art from the end of the nineteenth century, exploring the move from realism and representation towards abstraction, the cultural influences on this move, and the purposes which this new art may pursue.
Engaging with cinema
The relationship between church and cinema has often been one of mutual suspicion. Hollywood has flouted Christian values; Christians have responded with condemnation and censorship.
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Church, Artists and Culture - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - Ray Goudie January 2008
Bridging church and culture
The Alliance's Forum for Change initiative is examining Christian involvement in various spheres of society. Hazel Southam takes a look at how believers are making an impact through the arts
(article originally published in idea Jul/Aug 2008)
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