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What does it mean?
Art and religion share deep connections in inspiring devotion and exploring higher meanings.
In plain terms
Art and religion are similar in how they touch the spirit.
What can you take from it?
Art can function like a spiritual practice.

Where it applies

  • art history
  • theological discussion
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • view art as spiritual
  • explore symbolic meaning
  • connect creativity to faith

Questions to consider

  • In what ways does art act like religion?
  • Can art replace traditional faith?

Another view

Not all art aims to be spiritual or religious in nature.

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  3. What is right artistically can only be attained through feeling.

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