A hagiography of bugs and leaves : on the dishonesty of pictured religion

Author

Elkins, James

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Religion and the arts. 1998, Num. 1, Vol. 2, 1-2 1, 7 ill.

ISSN

1079-9265

Abstract (en)

Ponders the relationship of religion and art, noting that the crucial but often unasked question concerns what formal criteria allow a reconstruction of artistic intention. Considers that art and religion are often opposed, and examines the reasons for this opposition, while simultaneously offering alternatives to the supposed opposition. Looks at images of impious subjects - witches and black masses - to elucidate. Considers works by Masaccio, Andrea del Castagno, Dali, Dürer, Baldung, and Samuel Palmer.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing
• Art
• 1400-1900
• Religion
• Masaccio (Tommaso di ser Giovanni di Mone Guidi), 1401-ca.1428
• Andrea del Castagno, ca.1421-1457
• Dalí, Salvador, 1904-1989
• Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
• Baldung, Hans (Hans Baldung Grien), 1484/85-1545
• Palmer, Samuel, 1805-1881

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin
• Art
• 1400-1900
• Religion
• Masaccio (Tommaso di ser Giovanni di Mone Guidi), 1401-v.1428
• Andrea del Castagno, v.1421-1457
• Dalí, Salvador, 1904-1989
• Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
• Baldung, Hans (Hans Baldung Grien), 1484/85-1545
• Palmer, Samuel, 1805-1881

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19990701-00206575

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