The Art of Faith
by Couchman, JudithFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-07-01
Publisher(s): Paraclete Pr
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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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