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Religious - Modern Art and the Life of a Culture: The Religious Impulses of Modernism (Studies in Theology and the Arts Series)

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Book Synopsis: Christianity Today Book of the Year Award of Merit - Culture and the Arts

For many Christians, engaging with modern art raises several questions: Is the Christian faith at odds with modern art? Does modernism contain religious themes? What is the place of Christian artists in the landscape of modern art?

Nearly fifty years ago, Dutch art historian and theologian Hans Rookmaaker offered his answers to these questions when he published his groundbreaking work, Modern Art and the Death of a Culture, which was characterized by both misgivings and hopefulness.

While appreciating Rookmaaker's invaluable contribution to the study of theology and the arts, this volume-coauthored by an artist and a theologian-responds to his work and offers its own answers to these questions by arguing that there were actually strong religious impulses that positively shaped modern visual art.

Instead of affirming a pattern of decline and growing antipathy towards faith, the authors contend that theological engagement and inquiry can be perceived across a wide range of modern art-French, British, German, Dutch, Russian, and North American-and through particular works by artists such as Gauguin, Picasso, David Jones, Caspar David Friedrich, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Warhol, and many others.

This Studies in Theology and the Arts volume brings together the disciplines of art history and theology and points to the signs of life in modern art in order to help Christians navigate these difficult waters.

The Studies in Theology and the Arts series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more.

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Discover the fascinating intersection between modern art and religious impulses with our thought-provoking book, "Modern Art and the Life of a Culture: The Religious Impulses of Modernism." This groundbreaking volume, part of the Studies in Theology and the Arts series, provides insightful answers to the questions that many Christians have about modern art.

With its compelling content and meticulous research, this book challenges the misconception that the Christian faith is at odds with modern art. In fact, it reveals the deep religious themes embedded within modernism, showcasing how Christian artists have made significant contributions to the landscape of modern art.

Written by an artist and a theologian, this book offers a fresh perspective on the subject, responding to the influential work of Dutch art historian Hans Rookmaaker. By examining a diverse range of art from different countries and featuring renowned artists such as Gauguin, Picasso, van Gogh, and Kandinsky, this book uncovers the theological engagement and inquiry present in modern art.

By delving into the significance of religious expression in modern visual art, "Modern Art and the Life of a Culture" helps Christians navigate the complexities of the art world. It provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and artistic expression, encouraging readers to engage thoughtfully with the rich tapestry of modern art.

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