The Cross and Creation in Christian Liturgy and Art

The book gives an account of various movements in art and their relation to the visual and in churches and in liturgy, for example the Franciscan movement, different approaches to the crucifixion, and the restoration of creation. It recovers the links between the cross and creation, and relates the baptismal covenant to a commitment to care for creation.

About the author

Christopher Irvine is Canon Librarian and Director of Education at Canterbury Cathedral. He has written and lectured on art and theology, and has a particular interest in the place of art in worship. He teaches on the Liturgy MA programmes at the Mirfield Liturgical Institute and Sarum College. He is a member of the Church of England's Liturgical Commission, a trustee of Art and Christianity Enquiry, and Vice Chair of the Alcuin Club.

Summary

Gives an account of various movements in art and their relation to the visual and in churches and in liturgy, for example the Franciscan movement, different approaches to the crucifixion, the restoration of creation. It recovers the links between the cross and creation, and relates the baptismal covenant to a commitment to care for creation.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Irvine, Irvine Christopher
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.06.2013
• EAN: 9780281069088
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06908-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 365 g
• Illustrations: illustrations
• Series: Alcuin Club
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy, ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals, Prayers and liturgical material, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art