Articles related to "Christian Art"
Flower Symbol in Christian Art
The violet is revered for its beauty and its spiritual significance and is a symbol for humility.
flower art symbols • violet symbol mary's humility • symbol western christian art • renaissance flower symbols • renaissance or medieval symbols
The violet is revered for its beauty and its spiritual significance and is a symbol for humility.
flower art symbols • violet symbol mary's humility • symbol western christian art • renaissance flower symbols • renaissance or medieval symbols
Jeremy Casella's New CD, Recovery
Jeremy Casella shows that Christians can make art just as well as everybody else with his newest CD, Recovery.
jeremy casella • recovery • christian lyrics • christian art • nashville singer/songwriter
Jeremy Casella shows that Christians can make art just as well as everybody else with his newest CD, Recovery.
jeremy casella • recovery • christian lyrics • christian art • nashville singer/songwriter
Plant Symbols in Christian Art
Religious symbols often include common elements of life and nature like flowers, plants, fruits, and trees.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • jesus • iris • ivy
Religious symbols often include common elements of life and nature like flowers, plants, fruits, and trees.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • jesus • iris • ivy
Review of Top Christian Art Colleges
Christian art colleges help artists further their interest in the arts through the celebration of God's creation. Learn more about the top colleges in the country.
christian art college • christian artists • institutions of learning • gordon college • belhaven college
Christian art colleges help artists further their interest in the arts through the celebration of God's creation. Learn more about the top colleges in the country.
christian art college • christian artists • institutions of learning • gordon college • belhaven college
Symbols in Christian Art
Pictures can succeed where words might fail and can make religious concepts more thoroughly and easily grasped when they are used in paintings.
symbol western christian art • spiritual • religious • fruit • tree
Pictures can succeed where words might fail and can make religious concepts more thoroughly and easily grasped when they are used in paintings.
symbol western christian art • spiritual • religious • fruit • tree
Symbols of Birds in Christian Art
Religious instruction can be gained from common elements of life like birds found in paintings.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • bird • christ • dove
Religious instruction can be gained from common elements of life like birds found in paintings.
symbol western christian art • virgin mary • bird • christ • dove
Ikons or idols?
One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
Mammal Symbols in Art
The dolphin, ape, ermine, stag, rabbit, donkey, camel, fox, and rat represent hidden meanings in Medieval and Renaissance paintings.
symbol • dolphin • ape • ermine • stag
The dolphin, ape, ermine, stag, rabbit, donkey, camel, fox, and rat represent hidden meanings in Medieval and Renaissance paintings.
symbol • dolphin • ape • ermine • stag
Teaching Bible Verses Using Crafts
Glue, scissors and crayons for Bible study? Yes! Learning scripture verses has never been more fun for children than when they become crafters.
learning bible verses using crafts • bible crafts • christian arts and crafts • sunday school crafts • memorizing bible verses
Glue, scissors and crayons for Bible study? Yes! Learning scripture verses has never been more fun for children than when they become crafters.
learning bible verses using crafts • bible crafts • christian arts and crafts • sunday school crafts • memorizing bible verses
The "Why" of Modern Religious Art
From little-known "outsider artists" to Colin McCahon and Frieda Kahlo, painters and sculptors in the 20th and 21st century have redefined religious art.
modern religious art • spirituality and art • christian art • painting the goddess • colin mccahon
From little-known "outsider artists" to Colin McCahon and Frieda Kahlo, painters and sculptors in the 20th and 21st century have redefined religious art.
modern religious art • spirituality and art • christian art • painting the goddess • colin mccahon
Animals in Art
The bat, the toad, the hedgehog, and the pig are symbols of evil or gluttony in Western art.
symbol of gluttony or evil • symbol western christian art • saint anthony the great • bat • toad
The bat, the toad, the hedgehog, and the pig are symbols of evil or gluttony in Western art.
symbol of gluttony or evil • symbol western christian art • saint anthony the great • bat • toad
Carnation and Poppy Symbols in Art
The carnation and the poppy have been revered for their beauty and given symbolic meanings since ancient times.
symbol western christian art • carnation • poppy • painting • flower
The carnation and the poppy have been revered for their beauty and given symbolic meanings since ancient times.
symbol western christian art • carnation • poppy • painting • flower
Chocolate Obama Jesus
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Christian Flower Symbol
The rose in art is revered for its beauty and its religious significance.
flower art symbols • symbol western christian art • renaissance flower symbols • renaissance or medieval symbols • meanings of rose
The rose in art is revered for its beauty and its religious significance.
flower art symbols • symbol western christian art • renaissance flower symbols • renaissance or medieval symbols • meanings of rose
Easter Lilies and Their Legends
White trumpet lilies are the quintessential flowers of Easter and resurrection. Ancient traditions are replete with their symbolism of hope, purity, and eternal life
easter lilies • easter • madonna lilies • lily flowers • white trumpet lily
White trumpet lilies are the quintessential flowers of Easter and resurrection. Ancient traditions are replete with their symbolism of hope, purity, and eternal life
easter lilies • easter • madonna lilies • lily flowers • white trumpet lily
Korean Munjado Screen
Letters of early-19th-century Korean Choson Dynasty art screen resemble medieval historiated initials of illuminated manuscripts in their similar symbolic embellishments.
munjado letters • symbol western christian art • munjado korean screen • korean choson dynasty • confucian virtues and symbols
Letters of early-19th-century Korean Choson Dynasty art screen resemble medieval historiated initials of illuminated manuscripts in their similar symbolic embellishments.
munjado letters • symbol western christian art • munjado korean screen • korean choson dynasty • confucian virtues and symbols
St. Anselm
St. Anselm is one of only five of the 33 'Doctors of the Church' who were named so without a formal decree by the pope or a council.
st. anselm • nineteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Anselm is one of only five of the 33 'Doctors of the Church' who were named so without a formal decree by the pope or a council.
st. anselm • nineteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Mellifluous has the definition of being like honey - sweet and smooth.
st. bernard of clairvaux • twentieth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Mellifluous has the definition of being like honey - sweet and smooth.
st. bernard of clairvaux • twentieth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. John Damascene
One of the three requirements for a 'Doctor of the Church' is heroic sanctity.
st. john damascene • seventeenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
One of the three requirements for a 'Doctor of the Church' is heroic sanctity.
st. john damascene • seventeenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Peter Damian
One of the three requirements for a 'Doctor of the Church' is a papal or council decree.
st. peter damian • eighteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
One of the three requirements for a 'Doctor of the Church' is a papal or council decree.
st. peter damian • eighteenth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
Girls in Pearls by Claudia Lanfranconi
"Girls in Pearls" examines the history, cultivation, symbolism and wearing of pearls through paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.
girls in pearls • claudia lanfranconi • lucas cranach the elder • rembrandt • dorothy wilding
"Girls in Pearls" examines the history, cultivation, symbolism and wearing of pearls through paintings, prints, drawings and photographs.
girls in pearls • claudia lanfranconi • lucas cranach the elder • rembrandt • dorothy wilding
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Guidelines For United Methodists
The foundation of the United Methodis religion is based on four basic princliples. All other beliefs are built upon these.
god • beliefs • church • um • united methodist
The foundation of the United Methodis religion is based on four basic princliples. All other beliefs are built upon these.
god • beliefs • church • um • united methodist
Indigo for Tribal and Modern Body Art
Indigo dye in crystallized form is a safer, neater alternative to woad for recreating the body designs said to be worn by the ancient Celts.
indigo body art • alternatives to woad • blue tribal tattoos • celtic tribal tattoos • indigo art safety
Indigo dye in crystallized form is a safer, neater alternative to woad for recreating the body designs said to be worn by the ancient Celts.
indigo body art • alternatives to woad • blue tribal tattoos • celtic tribal tattoos • indigo art safety
Medieval Religious Art as Education
The art of the Middle Ages was subordinated to the Christian experience on an everyday level and helped to educate illiterate peasants about their faith and cosmology.
religious art as education • religious art reinforces faith • what is art • medieval education through art • medieval cathedrals and peasants
The art of the Middle Ages was subordinated to the Christian experience on an everyday level and helped to educate illiterate peasants about their faith and cosmology.
religious art as education • religious art reinforces faith • what is art • medieval education through art • medieval cathedrals and peasants
The Rebirth of Western Civilization
World Civilization was radically changed by two great movements as a result of man's thirst for knowledge. They brought about the Age of Exploration.
the age of exploration • european renaissance • the protestant reformation • world civilization • the catholic church
World Civilization was radically changed by two great movements as a result of man's thirst for knowledge. They brought about the Age of Exploration.
the age of exploration • european renaissance • the protestant reformation • world civilization • the catholic church
Irises: History and Culture
The iris, worthy candidate for queen of flowers.
iris • queen of flowers • iris rainbow • iris blossom • iris photos
The iris, worthy candidate for queen of flowers.
iris • queen of flowers • iris rainbow • iris blossom • iris photos
Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."
hagia sophia • church of the holy wisdom • constantinople • istanbul • turkey
In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."
hagia sophia • church of the holy wisdom • constantinople • istanbul • turkey
Plants of the Bible - Part 2 - Jesus and New Testament Stories
We need to know about plants of the Bible to understand lessons that Jesus taught. Included in this article are several examples of plants in Jesus' life and why they were important.
georgene a. bramlage • suite101.com • the green thumb club – plants for kids • plants of the bible - jesus and new testament stor • biblical plants
We need to know about plants of the Bible to understand lessons that Jesus taught. Included in this article are several examples of plants in Jesus' life and why they were important.
georgene a. bramlage • suite101.com • the green thumb club – plants for kids • plants of the bible - jesus and new testament stor • biblical plants
The Catholic Connection (Coda)
A Comparison of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist' with Federico Fellini's 'Eight and one-half.'
A Comparison of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist' with Federico Fellini's 'Eight and one-half.'
The Sun
Some ponderings on the importance and worship of the Sun.
sun • worship • sun-worship • atheism • secular
Some ponderings on the importance and worship of the Sun.
sun • worship • sun-worship • atheism • secular
The Many Splendors of Islamic Art: Part I
The first of two, this article discusses some of the beautiful types of Islamic Art.
islamic art • arabic art • ceramics • metalwork • glass
The first of two, this article discusses some of the beautiful types of Islamic Art.
islamic art • arabic art • ceramics • metalwork • glass
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his special way with animals. Review a few of the legends and use the links for more indepth research about the Patron Saint of Ecology. St. Francis, pray for us.
roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. francis of assisi • animals
St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his special way with animals. Review a few of the legends and use the links for more indepth research about the Patron Saint of Ecology. St. Francis, pray for us.
roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. francis of assisi • animals
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