Is contemporary art a friend or foe of Christianity? In "God in the
Gallery" art historian, critic, and curator Daniel Siedell
constructs a framework for interpreting modern art from a Christian
worldview. He contends that art is not antithetical or hostile to
Christianity but is in resonant dialogue with it. Siedell also
examines the function of art criticism and the role of visual art
in Christian worship and experience.
"Dan Siedell is an exceptionally thoughtful and articulate
observer of the very difficult intersection of religious belief and
contemporary art. The book is full of unexpected and promising
confluences. Here a reader will find the principal secular
theorists of modernism, but this book is also 'nourished by Nicene
Christianity' and informed by a wonderful range of authors, from
Florensky, Levinas, and Wyschogrod to Seerveld, Wolterstorff,
Walford, and Dyrness. This is a tremendous book, a genuine effort
at dialogue in an arena marked by the near-complete absence of open
exchange."--James Elkins, E. C. Chadbourne Chair in the Department
of Art History, Theory, and Criticism, School of the Art Institute
of Chicago
""God in the Gallery" is a seminal work of interpretation, a
guide for skeptics and faithful alike, in which Siedell offers a
most profound, encouraging survey of contemporary art. An Emmaus
Road encounter for those traveling on the path of contemporary art,
Siedell's careful and loving attention paid to known and unknown
artists will surely open our eyes. A must read for all of us
laboring in the art world and in the arts academia."--Makoto
Fujimura, artist; founder/creative director, International Arts
Movement
"Daniel Siedell's passionate appreciationfor common grace is
apparent on every page of "God in the Gallery," This is a book that
should be widely read not only for its penetrating account of the
contemporary art world but also for its larger understanding of
Christ and culture."--John Wilson, editor, "Books &
Culture"
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