The Influence of Religion on Fine Art

Abstract: This 18 page paper explores the many roles of art through out the centuries, including that of teacher, recorder of history, and the definer of paradox - the ability to make a definitive visual statement about something that is difficult to define. A relationship is shown between the process of art and religion, as well as the influences religion might have on the process itself. What does 'tranquillity' or 'harmony' look like? How do I understand the creation? What do these things look like? So it would seem that there is a healthy relationship between these two factors of the human spirit, religion and art, or art and religion, which complement and assist each other. At least this seems like a healthy relationship until we reach the modern age. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Catagory: Artists, Art Genre, & Famous Works Of Art

Subcatagory: Art & Architecture

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