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Christian Art?

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article shows how the Christian worldview has motivated Christian art in the past. Art is one way of bringing the beauty and wonder of creation and God to the human eye.

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The Wonder of Beauty

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article shows that without belief in God, it is impossible to believe in objective beauty. It shows how the Christian worldview, which results from belief in God, makes the study of aesthetics possible. Man can be involved in art, since beauty finds meaning in the redemptive work of Christ.

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Sublime Depravity Is Art a Distraction or Worse, or Part of God’s Good Gift?

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  • Michael P. Jensen

Is art an evil, or part of God's gifts to the the world? This article shows how church history has witnessed swings between total embrace and iconoclasm. The author goes on to explain that the doctrines of creation, man, revelation, and eschatology that must shape our thinking about art.

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Don Draper Meets Abraham Kuyper

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  • Russell D. Moore

There are two lords that Abraham Kuyper considered to be at work in the spirit of the age around him, and this article suggests these same lords prevail today, calling the church to secularism. Those lords are mammon and art.

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Visual Arts and the Christian

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  • Weixin Chong

The work of art is reflective, expressive and communicative. When directed by a true love for God, art can be a great way to enjoy God's goodness while seeking to worship Him.

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Calvinist Restrictions

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  • David A. De Witt

This article is about the development of art in the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as John Calvin's perspective on art and images.

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Art, Nakedness, and Redemption

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  • William VanDoodewaard

Modern art and culture often includes nudity. The author of this article discusses how nakedness took on a new meaning after the Fall. Nakedness was no longer a sign of beauty and perfection, but rather of sin and unholiness. Therefore, there is no justification or reason for having nudity in art or culture.

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Aesthetic Perspectivalism and the Nature of Art: Two Proposals Attempting to Develop a Theology of the Arts

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  • Robert Kemp

Defining art as a "theological commentary on God's revelation in nature", this article gives a framework for Christians for thinking about art and aesthetics. By using perspectivalism in art, one can develop a way of seeing art in a holistic way.

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Christian Art?

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article shows how the Christian worldview has motivated Christian art in the past. Art is one way of bringing the beauty and wonder of creation and God to the human eye.

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Should Christians Join the Cultural Elite?

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  • John M. Frame

Looking briefly at the history of cultural involvement of the church, this article looks at art and discusses whether Christians should embrace high art. Though high art can be good, this article shows that Christians must learn to start where people are and work for their growth, while being careful of the influence of the secular world in setting the standard.

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Arts and Crafts: The Broad Picture

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  • Jane DeGlint

Art and creativity is a gift from God that we can use to glorify Him.

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Christianity and Art

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  • J. M. Batteau

This article discusses the humanness of art, what makes art good, the revelation of God and art, Christian art, and art and transformation.

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Art and Revolution (1): Jacques-Louis David About: The Death of Marat

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  • W. L. Meijer

Is revolution the same thing as reformation? This article discusses the French Revolution from the perspective of the art of this period, focusing on the artist Jacques-Louis David and his painting, "The Death of Marat."

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Serving The Lord as a POTTER

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  • J. E. Kuschke

This article is about serving and glorifying the Lord with art.

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From Painter to Pastor

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  • Paul Browne

Jesus Christ is the end of our quest for beauty. This short article looks at a man's journey from painter (art) to pastor.

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Very Good

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about beauty in art and on how we define beauty.

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The Pulpit and the Silver Screen

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  • Janie Cheaney

This article is about the Christian message in art and film.

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The Importance of Hans Rookmaaker

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  • Dave B. Hegeman

This article is about the life and work of Hans Rookmaaker and the understanding of art from a Christian perspective.

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Creators for the Creator: A Biblical Reflection on the Christian and the Arts

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  • Sandy Finlayson

This article is about the Christian and art. The author looks at creation and at Exodus 35 and Exodus 36 to see what Christian art is all about.

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Art - A Gift of God?

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about art as a gift of God, art and our world view, the Christian artist, and modern art.

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Christians and Art

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the Holy Spirit and art, creation and art, and appreciating art.

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