Seeing God in Art: The Christian Faith in 30 Masterpieces

Over the centuries some of the world's greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Here, Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith and teaching.

Encompassing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Leonardo, Titian and Caravaggio as well as modern works by Chagall, Spencer and Rouault, this book presents the essentials of the faith in a way that will move the reader to respond with heart as well as head.

About the author

Richard Harries is the former Bishop of Oxford, and served as Gresham Professor of Divinity between 2008 and 2012. He is the author of many books including The Beauty and the Horror (2017) and Haunted by Christ (2018)

Summary

Over the centuries some of the world's greatest painters have explored and expressed their faith in God through their art. Here, Richard Harries invites you to reflect with him on thirty such artists, and to see how their paintings illuminate important aspects of Christian faith and teaching.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Harries
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780281083824
• ISBN: 978-0-281-08382-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; ART / Subjects & Themes / Religious, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art