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Jill Schuler studied at Regent College and teaches Theology and the Arts in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
For those who are interested, Jill is preparing more in-depth courses in this area of study. These include:
Lesson 18
I. Art as Imitation
A. Early Art: Cave Art, Early Christian Art, and Platonic Thinking
1. Strasbourg Cathedral
b) The ceiling
B. The Reformation
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D. Romanticism
Your answers should show evidence of additional research and reading, and not simply comment on the
images used in class (though you may use one or two examples from the class).
You may also use images to go along with your descriptions, if you prefer.
The 5 eras are:
1. Early Art: Cave Art or Early Christian Art
2. Medieval Art
3. Art in the Renaissance Era
4. The Industrial Revolution
5. Romanticism
In 2 minutes describe one of your favourite art works from one of the eras we studied, citing title,
artist, and date (roughly if you dont know exactly).
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Bibliography:
Art As Imitation
Cyril Mango, The Art Of The Byzantine Empire 312-1453, Toronto: University Of Toronto Press, 2009.
Diogenes Allen, Philosophy For Understanding Theology, Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2007.
Art As Expression
Robin Jensen, The Substance of Things Seen: Art, Faith, and the Christian Community. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,
2004.
John Dillenberger, A Theology of Artistic Sensibilities, London: SCM, 1987. (A theological perspective of the
main movements in the history of art and a look at the new direction of the arts. A classic.)
William Dyrness, Visual Faith: Art, Theology, and Worship in Dialogue, Baker, 2001.
Art As Significant Form
Hans Rookmaaker, Modern Art and the Death of a Culture, London: IVP, 1970. (An engaging history of art
from a theological perspective and a discussion on its potential future. A classic.)
Daniel A. Siedell, Whos Afraid Of Modern Art? Essays On Modern Art And Theology In Conversation. Eugene:
Cascade Books, 2015.
Art As Responsible Service
Andy Crouch, Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. Downers Grove, Il.: IVP, 2008.
Nicholas Wolterstorff, Art in Action, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980. (A thorough and in-depth look at the
intersection of theology and the arts. A heavy academic read.)
Rory Noland, The Heart of the Artist. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.
Art As Sacrament
Dorothy L. Sayers, The Mind of the Maker. San Francisco: Harper, 1987.
Francis Schaeffer, Art and the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2006. (A short overview of the scriptural basis for
making visual art.)
Cecilia Gonzalez-Andrieu, Bridge To Wonder: Art As A Gospel Of Beauty, Waco: Baylor University Press, 2012.
General Ned Bustard, ed. It was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God, Baltimore: Square Halo Books, 2007. (A
diverse collection of essays from a Christian approach to the arts.)
Jeremy Begbie, Beholding the Glory: Incarnation through the Arts, DLT/Baker 2000. (The incarnation explored
through seven different art forms.)
Makoto Fujimura, Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture, Colorado: Nav Press, 2009. (A moving,
personal memoir and reflections of nihonga painter, Mako Fujimura, internationally renowned artist and
founder of the International Arts Movement in New York. His home and studio are blocks from Ground Zero
in New York.)
J. Scott McElroy, The Creative Church Handbook: Releasing The Power Of The Arts In Your Congregation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2015.
Manuel Luz, Imagine That: Discovering Your Unique Role as a Christian Artist, Chicago: Moody Publishers,
2009.
W. David O. Taylor, For the Beauty of the Church: Casting a Vision for the Arts. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2010.
(A collection of essays looking at the Christianity and the arts conversation from the perspective of the
artist, the pastor, the art patron, the worshipper and more.)