Art as Spiritual Perception: Essays in Honor of E. John Walford
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433531798 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is cofounder of the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of Art as well as an associate professor and chair of the department of art history at Nyack College.. James Romaine (PhD, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York) is a New York based art historian
Kass said Great! Great! Great Read!. This book is full of insight. I learned tons of things that I didn't know I'd want to know. I was never really an art buff but now I am seeing art in a totally different way. I truly enjoy learning about the development of art in people groups and societies joined with spiri
Making a critical contribution to the field of art history, this reader covers everything from sixth-century icons to contemporary art from a Christian perspective. This wide-ranging collection of essays will be an encouragement and inspiration to all who love art and love God.. Written by experts around the world, this book reflects the work of noted scholars, most especially John Walford and Hans Rookmaaker, as well as the richness of the history of Christianity and the visual arts
Walford. This is a fantastic book. James Romaine and his fellow scholars have created a fitting work in tribute to Walford and—perhaps more importantly—have added a significant new volume to the select canon of books on art and faith. This collection of essays displays the fruit of his labors through the work of scholars who have received his artistic insights and share his passion for close readings of visual imagery, clear expressions of doctrinal truth, and joyful experiences of aesthetic delight.”—