Images are the cornerstone of culture. At a single glance, a
society’s understanding of itself is crystallized in them; they
are the agents of a common perspective, as well as witnesses to it.
At the same time, there is a whiff of ideology and distorted
perception about them. In between the two poles of the crucifi x
and the gold calf, there is a field of tension where Christianity
and Islam dwell. The histories of both religions fluctuate between
the extremes of idolatry and iconoclasm. Sometimes they lean in one
direction, and sometimes in the other, while at other times they
seek a conciliatory balance. Outside of theological debates, this
opens up an area full of aesthetic distinctions and approaches.
This exhibition catalogue offers a richly illustrated, thoroughly
informative look at these unusual histories of art and their
currency in the world today.
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