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Rosen, Aaron,

Art + religion in the 21st century / Art plus religion in the twenty-first century Art and religion in the twenty-first century Art & religion in the 21st century Aaron Rosen. - 256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-252) and index.

Part I. People of the image? 1. In the beginning -- 2. Sweet Jesus! -- Part II. Wonder. 3. The sublime -- 4. Heaven and earthworks -- Part III. Cultural identities. 5. Creative differences -- 6. Conflicting images -- Part IV. Ritual. 7. Performance rites -- 8. Structure and loss -- Part V. Indwelling. 9. Embodiment -- 10. Galleries and sanctuaries.

"The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spirituality that is more considered than confrontational. Art & Religion in the 21st Century is the first in-depth study to survey an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impact on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme--ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning and monumentalizing, and spiritual 'dwelling' in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme. Artists discussed include Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Makoto Fujimura, David LaChapelle, Annette Messager, Jason Rhoades, Andres Serrano, and Zeng Fanzhi"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780500293034

Source: W W Norton & Co Inc, Keystone Industrial Park Attn Mike Charnogursky 800 Keystone Industrial Park, Scranton, PA, USA, 18512 SAN 202-5795

LCCN: 2015932463

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
2000-2099

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Art and religion.
Art, Modern--Themes, motives.--21st century
Art and religion.
Art, Modern - 21st century.
Art and religion.
Art, Modern--Themes, motives.
Kunst
Religion
Art and Design.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Illustrated works.
Illustrated works.

LC Class. No.: N72.R4 / R66 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 700.4/82 ROS / 13892