The Art of Faith: A Guide to Understanding Christian Art and Architecture

By: Judith Couchman

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The Art of Faith answers this question again and again, with insight, wit, and verve, providing a thorough reference to Christian art through the centuries.

Practical and easy to read, this book unfolds the ancient world of Christian images for believers who want to enrich their faith, college students studying art history, and travelers to religious sites. With this book in hand, you can visit museums, churches, or other sacred places and identify a work of art's style and meaning. Or even explore the signs and symbols of your local church.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 220
Vendor: Paraclete Press
Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)

ISBN: 1557256306
ISBN-13: 9781557256300
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Author Bio

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 Woman’s Life.

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The Art of Faith: A Guide to Understanding Christian Art and Architecture 5 5 1 1

Great Resource DISCLAIMER: I received an Advance ReaderÃ¢ÂÂs Copy of the book The Art of Faith by Judith Couchman from Paraclete Press in exchange for a publicized review of the book. This book is a tremendous resource, especially for those of us who are not familiar with all of the various artistic elements used in certain Christian traditions. It is most likely a good academic resource, as it goes into lengthy detail in explaining the various subtleties about design, colors, style, material, symbolism, and the relevance to the Christian faith. It bridges the gap between artwork or symbols we have seen to understanding why and when they are used. Couchman has done a nice job of making the explanations and definitions concise. Though the book is just over 300 pages in paperback, it could easily have been much lengthier. The book does not show pictures of the various artworks, but uses minimal drawings instead. This is a book that would be good on a pastorÃ¢ÂÂs or priestÃ¢ÂÂs or bishopÃ¢ÂÂs shelf as a resource to teach their congregation about why things are done as they are. It would also be very useful for any minister or congregation that would like to become more liturgical and follow the lectionary schedules. Art is sometimes overlooked in various congregations, and I think this book could help diminish that. September 21, 2012