The Primary Visual Arts For Worship
Cultural and historical developments have directly influenced the ways that color, form, and design have been used in the worship environment. In semiliterate societies, the illustrated word carries more meaning and, therefore, more power than the read or printed word. Visual art creates a context that can demonstrate relationships between people, objects, and concepts more efficiently than other media. Contemporary North American culture is becoming image dominated. Television, film, photography, advertising, and computerized graphics are shifting the balance of communicative power between word and image. The visual arts in worship can not be avoided or ignored in the present age. They are an important means of communication with God for artist and participant, drawing worshipers into the story of faith in affective and spiritual ways. The different visual forms discussed in this section point toward a greater awareness of the visual aspects of worship and congregational life.
- An Introduction To The Primary Visual Arts In Worship
- Evaluating The Place Of The Lectern, Pulpit, And Bible
- Evaluating The Place Of The Altar Or Table
- Scriptural Perspectives on the Altar
- Advice On The Use Of The Table
- Actions Of Reverence At The Eucharist And The Design Of The Table
- Historical And Theological Perspectives On The Baptismal Font
- The Font As A Place For Burial, Birth, And Bath
- Fonts For Function And Meaning: Some Worthy Examples