02110nam a2200325 a 4500 20260119071448.0 2024-08-28 08:40:50 9780830850655 eng 261.5 W927-T24 Worley, Taylor Editor Contemporary Art and the Church A Conversation Between Two Worlds Taylor Worley, W. David O. Taylor U.S.A InterVarsity Press 2017 240tr. Paperback, Illustration 23 cm Studies in Theology and the Arts The church and the contemporary art world often find themselves in an uneasy relationship in which misunderstanding and mistrust abound. On one hand, the leaders of local congregations, seminaries, and other Christian ministries often don't know what to make of works by contemporary artists. Not only are these artists mostly unknown to church leaders, they and their work often lead them to regard the world of contemporary art with indifference, frustration, or even disdain. On the other hand, many artists lack any meaningful experience with the contemporary church and are mostly ignorant of its mission. Not infrequently, these artists regard religion as irrelevant to their work, are disinclined to trust the church and its leaders, and have experienced personal rejection from these communities. In response to this situation, the 2015 biennial conference of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) facilitated a conversation between these two worlds. The present volume gathers together essays and reflections by artists, theologians, and church leaders as they sought to explore misperceptions, create a hospitable space to learn from each other, and imagine the possibility of a renewed and mutually fruitful relationship. Arts -- Religious Aspect -- Christianity Christian Life https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/15276/3.jpg Cover Image Huỳnh Thị Ngọc Bích 231010 TKH 15127 15127 0 0 0 0 TVCD TVCD 2026-01-20 0.00 0 TVCD-15127 0.00 BK