Art as Theology

From the Postmodern to the Medieval

Andreas Andreapoulos

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Equinox Publishing Ltd
01 November 2006

Theory of art; History of art: Byzantine & Medieval art; History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600; Art & design styles: Postmodernism; Religious subjects depicted in art; Religion & beliefs; Religion: general

Religion and spirituality are key aspects of the contemporary art scene. Following Ronald Barthes' 'death of the author' - which argued for the dissociation of work from creator - works of art have withdrawn as independent objects, giving way to a growing religious awareness or practice. 'Art and Theology' examines the connection between art and religion in ancient Jewish drama, Greek tragedy, the Renaissance, the Byzantine icon and the medieval cathedral. The book explores how art lost its sacred character in the late Middle Ages and how the current withdrawal or 'death' of art and the fusion of the limits of art and life are consistent with the medieval view of the religious icon.

By: Andreas Andreapoulos
Imprint: Equinox Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781845531706
ISBN 10: 1845531701
Pages: 188
Publication Date: 01 November 2006
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andreas Andreopoulos is Lecturer of Christian Theology at the University of Wales, Lampeter. His research interests include Patristics, iconography and liturgical art, and he has taught in several universities in the USA and Canada. He is the author of Metamorphosis: the Transfiguration in Byzantine Theology and Iconography (SVS Press, 2005).