The Place of Beauty: A historical and theological observation – part 4

by Kirk | BLOG, CHURCH

Thomas Aquinas So what is beauty? A good source for characteristics of beauty is Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologica. Several key advocates of the arts in the Church have referenced Aquinas as a guide to thinking about beauty.[1] In the Summa Aquinas writes: Beauty...

The Place of Beauty: A historical and theological observation – part 3

by Kirk | ART, BLOG, Theology

Head of Christ by George Rouault (1939) What is significant about the art world’s rediscovery of and the church’s growing interest in Beauty? First, I think it is indicative of human nature. As human beings we long to experience good – particularly beautiful—things in...

The Place of Beauty: A historical and theological observation – part 2

by Kirk | ART, BLOG, Theology

“Regarding Beauty” conference cover As a result of this self diagnosed lack of beauty, the art world began to hold conferences and seminars that addressed the topic (SEE Fuglie). Others, including Danto, wrote of the subject of beauty. However, there...

ON BEAUTY | in the context of culture and its institutions

by Kirk | AUDIO, Lecture

LECTURE & DISCUSSION This lecture & discussion are from an evening with Friday Arts Project in October 2011. A subject that has been discussed for millennia, “Beauty” is still important today…maybe more so. But WHAT is it? Why is it important? And how is it...

“On Beauty” event – Friday Arts Project – Space 157 – Rock Hill, SC

by Kirk | ART, BLOG, EVENT

Hey all, Just a quick update about last nights event at Space 157 in downtown Rock Hill, SC. Friday Arts Project invited their friends and acquaintances to their studio space for a lecture and discussion on the topic of “Beauty” (with a capital...