The Spirit Of Secular Art: A History Of The Sacramental Imagination In Contemporary Artistic Culture
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Author: Robert Nelson
Binding: Paperback
Published: STANFORD
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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This academic work presents a compelling history of how the sacramental imagination manifests within secular art. It uncovers the profound spiritual undercurrents that shape contemporary artistic culture, illustrating the enduring human quest for meaning beyond the purely material. The text argues for a re-evaluation of modern aesthetics, detailing the subtle ways artists imbue their creations with transcendent significance. Nelson's insightful analysis chronicles the evolution of these spiritual dimensions, offering a sophisticated perspective on the interplay between the sacred and the profane in art.
Author: Robert Nelson
Binding: Paperback
Published: STANFORD
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic work presents a compelling history of how the sacramental imagination manifests within secular art. It uncovers the profound spiritual undercurrents that shape contemporary artistic culture, illustrating the enduring human quest for meaning beyond the purely material. The text argues for a re-evaluation of modern aesthetics, detailing the subtle ways artists imbue their creations with transcendent significance. Nelson's insightful analysis chronicles the evolution of these spiritual dimensions, offering a sophisticated perspective on the interplay between the sacred and the profane in art.