Art + religion in the 21st century / Aaron Rosen.

By: Rosen, Aaron [author.].

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BookPublisher: London : Thames & Hudson, [2015]Copyright date: ©2015Description: 256 pages : illllustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780500239315 (hardback); 0500239312 (hardback).Other title: Art plus religion in the twenty-first century | Art and religion in the twenty-first century | Art & religion in the 21st century.Subject(s): Art and religion

| Art, Modern -- 21st century -- Themes, motivesDDC classification: 704.948

Contents:

Part I. People of the image? 1. In the beginning -- 2. Sweet Jesus! -- Part II. Wonder. 3. The sublime -- 4. Heaven and earthworks -- Part III. Cultural identities. 5. Creative differences -- 6. Conflicting images -- Part IV. Ritual. 7. Performance rites -- 8. Structure and loss -- Part V. Indwelling. 9. Embodiment -- 10. Galleries and sanctuaries.

Summary: The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spirituality that is more considered than confrontational. Art & Religion in the 21st Century is the first in-depth study to survey an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impact on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme--ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning and monumentalizing, and spiritual 'dwelling' in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme. Artists discussed include Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Makoto Fujimura, David LaChapelle, Annette Messager, Jason Rhoades, Andres Serrano, and Zeng Fanzhi--Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
General Lending	MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending	704.948 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Checked out	27/02/2024	00230449

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The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spirituality that is more considered than confrontational.

Art & Religion in the 21st Century is the first in-depth study to survey an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impact on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme--ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning and monumentalizing, and spiritual "dwelling" in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme. Artists discussed include Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Makoto Fujimura, David LaChapelle, Annette Messager, Jason Rhoades, Andres Serrano, and Zeng Fanzhi.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-252) and index.

The relationship between art and religion has been long, complex, and often conflicted, and it has given rise to many of the greatest works in the history of art. Artists today continue to reflect seriously upon religious traditions, themes, and institutions, suggesting a new approach to spirituality that is more considered than confrontational. Art & Religion in the 21st Century is the first in-depth study to survey an international roster of artists who use their work to explore religion's cultural, social, political, and psychological impact on today's world. An introduction outlines the debates and controversies that the art/religion connection has precipitated throughout history. Each of the book's ten chapters introduces a theme--ideas of the Creation, the figure of Jesus, the sublime, wonder, diaspora and exile, religious and political conflict, ritual practice, mourning and monumentalizing, and spiritual 'dwelling' in the body and in space--followed by a selection of works of art that illustrates that theme. Artists discussed include Vanessa Beecroft, Maurizio Cattelan, Makoto Fujimura, David LaChapelle, Annette Messager, Jason Rhoades, Andres Serrano, and Zeng Fanzhi--Provided by publisher.

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Library Journal Review

The history of artworks that deal with religious imagery is vast, yet in many conservative circles modern creations are often "typecast as mortal enemies." According to Rosen (sacred traditions and the arts, King's Coll., London; Imagining Jewish Art), this controversy is rooted in misinterpreting an artist's intentions, noting the many contemporary artists who engage seriously with religious traditions, themes, and institutions. Rosen's survey aims to show how spiritual images from across disciplines continue to influence today's artists globally. The material takes a thematic approach with a selection of pieces that strive to avoid being categorized into a specific tradition, presenting topics that are meant to be suggestive and not fully exhaustive. Aesthetically and intellectually challenging, the works possess the potential to facilitate further discussion. VERDICT Rosen's demonstration of the multiple ways in which modern artists are engaging with religion will be of great benefit to those interested in modern art as well as individuals curious about religion and its impact on present-day culture.-Gary Medina, Marymount California Univ. Lib. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Aaron Rosen is a Senior Lecturer at Rocky Mountain College, Montana. He is the author of Art + Religion in the 21st Century, and is a guest curator at the Jewish Museum London.