The Art of Faith

by Couchman, Judith

• ISBN13: 9781557256300
• ISBN10: 1557256306
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-01
• Publisher: Paraclete Pr

Summary

Have you stood in front of a painting and thought, What does this mean?

Author Biography

Judith Couchman is the author of over 40 books and compilations, and an international speaker. She also teaches art history online for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Her other books include The Mystery of the Cross, The Shadow of His Hand, and Designing a Womans Life.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
The Art of Faith
Defining Christian Art	p. 5
The Missing Years	p. 9
The Eras of Christian Art	p. 12
The Art of Survival	p. 19
The Holy Trinity
God the Father	p. 25
Jesus Christ	p. 28
Stories About Jesus	p. 36
Miracles of Jesus	p. 53
The Christian Cross	p. 61
The Holy Spirit	p. 70
The Unseen World
Choirs of Angels	p. 75
The Afterlife	p. 80
Faithful Followers
Old Testament People	p. 87
New Testament People	p. 101
Church Doctors and Saints	p. 110
Sacred Symbols
Flowers and Plants	p. 123
Fruit, Nuts, and Grains	p. 133
Trees and Bushes	p. 140
Real and Mythic Animals	p. 146
Birds, Fish, and Insects	p. 157
The Human Body	p. 168
Sacred Colors	p. 173
Geometric Shapes	p. 179
Monogram Letters	p. 184
Popular Numbers	p. 187
Liturgical Art
The Church Year	p. 195
Holy Days	p. 201
The Seven Sacraments	p. 204
Rituals and Customs	p. 207
Objects and Vessels	p. 216
Liturgical Books	p. 228
Vestments and Adornments	p. 235
Questions to Ask About Sacred Art	p. 253
Looking for Images Online	p. 254
Galleries, Libraries, and Museums	p. 255
Glossary of Art Terms	p. 257
Author Notes	p. 269
Index of Art	p. 273
Index of Names and Terms	p. 285
About the Author	p. 306
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