The Place of Beauty: A historical and theological observation – Part 6

by Sarah | ART, BLOG, Theology

For the last few weeks I have explored the idea of Beauty as related to the Church and the art world. We looked at a definition as well as the source of Beauty, and I argued for a dialogue to be opened between the Church and the art world that would be mutually...

The Place of Beauty: A historical and theological observation – Part 5

by Sarah | ART, BLOG

The Trinity 1635, Jusepe de Ribera That being said, is perceiving integrity, proportion, and radiance in an art work truly enough to see and know full Beauty? I don’t think so. I came across many descriptions of beauty from people in the art world that are similar to...

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

by Sarah | 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 Sarah | 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 Sarah | 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...