Insider/Outsider Relationships in Theology and the Arts
Because this is our 100th post (reflective summary post to follow shortly), I thought I might reflect somewhat generally on one particular aspect of…
God and Analogy
Theology, basically, seeks to explore and understand the nature of God and religious belief. In doing this, theologians have to figure out how best…
Should beauty have a price tag (and if so, how much)?
There’s a short article in the New York Times today that discusses the monetary value of original artworks. The authors are responding to the…
Reflections on the Practical Art of Quilt-making
I love quilts. The whole tradition has always intrigued me. Actually, I have recently taken up quilt-making myself (which has proved to be MUCH…
“The Dangers: What are the Dangers of Artmaking in the Church?” by W. David O. Taylor
It is important to remember that there are always pros and cons to everything, and this is no less true in regard to artistic…
Some Thoughts on Theology and Place
Last week, in regard to my post on Christo’s land art, Jim and I began a discussion on the relationship between people and place,…
Environmental Considerations for Christo’s Land Art
This past week, the New York Times ran an article on Christo’s most recently proposed work “Over the River,” in particular, the stir it…