Art and the Bible: Two Essays (L'Abri Pamphlets) - Softcover

Schaeffer, Francis A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877844437 ISBN 13: 9780877844433

Publisher: Intervarsity Pr, 1973

Synopsis

Much modern art, like a Giacometti sculpture, portrays man in alienation, loneliness, despair. Was art always like this? Must it always focus on the lostness of man? Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer, a theologian with a deep interest in the arts, shows how the Bible records the use of various art forms in the Old Testament times. Then, turning to the contemporary scene, he suggests eleven perspectives within which a Christian view of art can take shape. For the Christian the arts can be a source of joy, a symbol of the creativity that marks the mannishness of man, man himself being made in the image of God the creator. For the Christian artist the sky is not the limit. Because he can distinguish between reality and illusion, he is the one whose imagination can "fly beyond the stars." Features & Benefits

* outlines the various art forms recorded in the Old Testament

* discusses current trends of modern art

* offers eleven perspectives for developing a Christian view of art

About this title

From the Publisher:

Features & Benefits *A new edition of an IVP classic *Written by a respected theologian with a deep interest in the arts *Suggests eleven perspectives within which a Christian view of art can take shape

About the Author:

Schaeffer founded the L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland and was the author of many books. Until his death in 1984, he was also a noted speaker with a worldwide ministry.

Other IVP Books by this author:

The Mark of the Christian The God Who Is There (30th Anniversary Edition) Genesis in Space and Time Escape from Reason

About this edition

• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr
• Publication date: 1973
• ISBN 10: 0877844437
• ISBN 13: 9780877844433
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64