Artist as Educator: Reading Resources on Art
Art is Everywhere Conference
Orchard Hill Church, October 2, 2004
A Christmas Wish List:
A recommended reading list which balances study, practical application, & inspiration
for artists, pastors, or congregational members, on visual arts, theology and worship.
For Church Libraries (for committee and congregational use)
Biblical and theological study
Art and the Bible Francis A. Schaeffer
Visual Faith: Art, Theology & Worship in Dialogue William A. Dyrness
Practical guides
Spaces for Spirit: Adorning the Church Nancy Chinn
Art and Worship: A Vital Connection Janet Walton
Inspiration
The Psalms Anneke Kaai (& Eugene Peterson) |
For Artists
Biblical and theological study
Art and Worship Christopher Irvine & Anne Dawtry
Art in Action: Toward a Christian Aesthetic Nicholas Wolterstorff
Practical guides
Art and Soul: Signposts for Christians in the Arts Hillary Brand &
Adrienne Chaplin
Inspiration
The Jerusalem Windows Marc Chagall
And many others by the masters and your contemporary colleagues |
For Pastors
Biblical and theological study
Rainbows for the Fallen World Calvin Seerveld
Practical guides
Church Architecture James & Susan White
Imaging the Word: An Arts and Lectionary Resource (Vol 1-3)
Kenneth T. Lawrence, ed.
Inspiration
Drawn to the Light Marilyn McEntrye
The Return of the Prodigal Son Henri J.M. Nouwen |
For Everyone
Dictionary of Biblical Images Leland Ryken, ed.
The Giving Tree Shel Silverstein
And other children's books - Challenging us to keep things simply beautiful and
let our imaginations fly |
Betsy Steele-Halstead, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
elizabeth.halstead@calvin.edu
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