Contemporary Art and the Church
A Conversation Between Two Worlds
by W. David O. Taylor and Taylor Worley
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Pub Date Jun 20 2017 | Archive Date Jul 07 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Academic
Description
Contemporary Art and the Church seeks common ground for the common good of both the church and the contemporary art world.
The church and the contemporary art world often find themselves in an uneasy relationship in which misunderstanding and mistrust abound.
Leaders of local congregations, seminaries, and
other Christian ministries often don't know what to make of works by
contemporary artists, and many artists lack any meaningful experience with
the contemporary church and are mostly ignorant of its mission.
In response to this situation, the 2015 biennial conference of
Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) facilitated a conversation between
these two worlds. The present volume gathers together essays and
reflections by artists, theologians, and church leaders as they sought
to explore misperceptions, create a hospitable space to learn from each
other, and imagine the possibility of a renewed and mutually fruitful
relationship.
Advance Praise
"For nearly eighteen hundred years, the Christian church was one of the prime patrons of art, allowing a pivotal role for art and artist. Yet for the past two centuries, artists have been largely estranged from their old patron for many reasons, not in the least due to a sea-change in art's self-understanding. Contemporary Art and the Church explores a new basis for that old relationship, functioning like a generous invitation to join an ongoing conversation between experts who are surprisingly interested in the layperson's role in this important project: reenvisioning a role for art and artist in the church in this still-new century."
—Bruce Herman, Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts, Gordon College"What a rich and vibrant colloquy on the visual arts and theology! I can hear the voices behind the words—multivalent, wise, contemporary, galvanizing. They offer a comprehensive understanding of CIVA, the growing movement that partners faith with contemporary art."
—Luci Shaw, writer in residence, Regent College, author of Thumbprint in the Clay and Sea Glass"In the art world, it's always October (October being the name of the Marxist journal that has long dominated the field). This essay collection shows that many are ready to flip the calendar to see what a new season will bring. Contemporary Art and the Church affords further evidence that glasnost ('openness') and perestroika ('restructuring') are challenging the enduring Cold War between art and religion, which requires rethinking from both sides of the divide. The authors shout in unison, 'Tear down this wall,' and it finally feels like 1989."
—Matthew J. Milliner, associate professor of art history, Wheaton College
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830850655 |
| PRICE | $30.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 280 |
Featured Reviews
Traci R, Reviewer
This book looks at the relationship between contemporary art and the church. Contemporary art is new and the church is ancient. At face value, the two don't seem to have anything in common, but this book explores how each one encourages a person to express their true self. It looked at some instances where the two have partnered together on projects and it has worked. This book reads a bit more like a textbook, but there's a lot to learn from it.
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