ART Christianity&winter 2015

what is art,anyway?week One

in the beginning,

Godcreated

and it was

VeryGood

what is art, anyway?so…

purpose

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(crucifix or altarpiece)

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hasn’t always been called art

artwhat we call

craft

renaissancethe

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what is beauty?

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art craft

de-skilling

Portlandia, IFC

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“Kiss V” roy Lichtenstein, 1964.

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Movepeople

TransforM

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but

be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to

test and approve what God’s will is — his good,

pleasing and perfect will. — romans 12:2

is art necessary?next week