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Branding Church: Why Stop There?
Posted on 17/06/2011 | 2 CommentsAs an Anglican priest in Oxford, I have a particular attachment to the city’s famed spires. These pyramidal structures on college chapels and parish churches are a daily reminder of my vocation. Their highly visible presence, punctuating the skyline, alerts... -
A Primer on Print Design for the Church
Posted on 07/06/2011 | 1 CommentI’m passionate about a few things. For instance, the billowing thunderstorms that roll over the prairie I grew up on. I can talk about architecture all day long. Topping the list is how the Church interacts — or doesn’t, as... -
Contemporary Art in British Churches: A Review
Posted on 23/05/2011 | No CommentsContemporary Art in British Churches is the latest publication by Art & Christianity Enquiry (ACE). Published in 2010, this book aims to bring understanding to the recent resurgence of art commissioning in British churches as well as consider the ‘practical, theological... -
There Are No Spectators: Participatory Theatre and Performing the Faith
Posted on 20/05/2011 | 2 CommentsIn participatory theatre, everyone involved produces a work that no one could accomplish alone. Is it the same when we are performing the faith? -
The Evolution of the Crucifixion in Art
Posted on 19/05/2011 | No CommentsElijah Smith has recently published a seven part essay titled “The Evolution of the Crucifixion in Art” on his blog Things and Stuff. The original title for this essay was ‘The Development and Justification of Violent and Extreme Depictions of Suffering... -
Worship in Beautiful Spaces
Posted on 11/04/2011 | 4 CommentsIn a previous post, I explored the question of whether or not we, as humans created in the image of God, are created for beautiful spaces. Helpful dialogue ensued, particularly around how this relates to the God who is present... -
The Content of Art
Posted on 25/03/2011 | 17 Comments~James McCullough and Wes Vander Lugt Defining art is an elusive task. In some ways, seeking to understand art is analogous to understanding God. In What Good are the Arts?, a book we are exploring next week on Transpositions, John...
