A Prophet in the Darkness: Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault by W

Description: A Prophet in the Darkness by Wesley Vander Lugt In this collection of essays, a group of theologians, artists, and historians explore Georges Rouaults historical context, personal suffering, and biblical themes, showing how his prophetic creativity continues to inspire artists and thinkers today. Chapters are interspersed with original artistic responses in the form of imagery and poetry. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Many consider Georges Rouault (1871–1958) to be one of the most important religious painters of the last few centuries. Yet both the secular art world and the church have struggled to engage with his work, which is profoundly shaped by his Christian faith and also starkly explores the pain and darkness of human experience.In this volume, a group of theologians, artists, and historians seek to bring Rouault out of the shadows. They offer a deeper understanding of the theological impulse of modern art and of Rouaults distinct contributions. Chapters explore how Rouaults unique work was influenced by his historical context, by personal suffering, and by biblical themes, especially the Passion of Christ. Essays are interspersed with original artistic responses to Rouault in the form of images and poetry, with contributions from Sandra Bowden, William A. Dyrness, Thomas Hibbs, Soo Kang, and others.Rouault displays our need for mercy within a world of anguish. This book explores how his prophetic creativity continues to inspire artists and thinkers seeking to understand the powerful intersection of lament and hope.The Studies in Theology and the Arts series encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage with the relationship between their faith and artistic expression, with contributions from both theologians and artists on a range of artistic media including visual art, music, poetry, literature, film, and more. Author Biography Wesley Vander Lugt (PhD, University of St Andrews) is adjunct professor of theology and acting director of the Leighton Ford Initiative for Theology, the Arts, and Gospel Witness at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte. His publications include Living Theodrama: Reimagining Theological Ethics and Beauty Is Oxygen: Finding a Faith That Breathes. Table of Contents Foreword: A Prophet in the Darkness—Sandra BowdenPreface: Encountering Rouault—Wesley Vander LugtAcknowledgments1. Georges Rouault: A Personal Introduction—Philippe RouaultArtistic Interlude 1: "Unrefined Impressions"—Dave Reinhardt2. Learning to See, Feel, and Say: Rouaults Art as Propaedeutic to Theology—Thomas HibbsArtistic Interlude 2: How can we fix our eyes on what is unseen?—Christina Felten3. Blessed Are the Poor: A Theology of Poverty in the Art of Rouault—Soo Y. KangArtistic Interlude 3: Saint Isidore—Bryn Gillette4. The Healing Poetics of Georges Rouault: Veils of Veronica—Joel KlepacArtistic Interlude 4: To Carry Across—Josh Jenson5. Art in Community: Rouault, Walter Brueggemann, and Postindustrial Imagination—Pamela Rossi-KeenArtistic Interlude 5: Beloved—Helms Jarrell6. Romare Bearden, Georges Rouault, and the Art of Empathy—James RomaineArtistic Interlude 6: "Paint the Mind"—Derrell Young7. Georges Rouault and the Irony of Religious Responses to Modern Art—William A. DyrnessArtistic Interlude 7: Alphabet Soup—Ryan Lauterio8. "The Stark Elation of Seeing the Thing as It Is": Georges Rouaults Miserere at One Hundred (1922–2022)—Stephen SchloesserArtistic Interlude 8: Crown—Melanie Spinks9. Resonating with Rouault—Wesley Vander LugtArtistic Conclusion: "After Rouaults Appearance on the Road to Emmaus" and "After Rouaults Christ and the Woman Saint"—Leslie Anne BustardBibliographyList of ContributorsImage CreditsColor PlatesGeneral Index Review "As is noted in this volume, despite the mid-twentieth-century prominence that Rouault enjoyed, his work is now lesser-known than contemporaries such as Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall, whose work and commissions often engaged with similar themes. The range and variety of engagements—both artistic and academic—with Rouaults work found in this book serve as a corrective to the partial neglect of his work and achievements, including his legacy in artists engaging with Christian themes, by demonstrating the richness, depth, and variety of his oeuvre and the many routes possible to connecting with it." -- Jonathan Evens, associate vicar for partnership development at St Martin-in-the-Fields"An important and richly layered new volume on one of the most important painters of the twentieth century—one whose commitment to Christ as the true image of God is unparalleled. Georges Rouault should be a household name for every believer who cares about the intersection of art and faith—and Wes Vander Lugt has assembled a deeply valuable resource to that end. The intellectual artistic hospitality of the many fine writers and thinkers in this book will serve to ensure that Rouault is remembered as a prophetic voice in the wilderness of modern art." -- Bruce Herman, painter, writer, and educator"We are living through one of the most challenging times in modern history. Many have either resorted to a gloom and doom theology or are simply pretending that everything is fine. The artwork of Georges Rouault reminds us that being hopeful doesnt mean that we ignore the realities and challenges around us; rather, it means that we look in the face of our challenging circumstances with a realistic hope that comes from God alone. A Prophet in the Darkness is essential reading for how art can help us find realistic hope that is rooted in the Christian faith." -- Winfield Bevins, director of Creo Arts, artist-in-residence at Asbury Seminary, and author of Liturgical Mission"In this volume, Wesley Vander Lugt gathers prescient insights from theologians, art historians, and artists to celebrate artist George Rouaults life and legacy. It begins with a foreword by Sandra Bowden, whose extensive collection of prints from Rouaults Miserere series has, for more than two decades, stimulated renewed interest in the artists vision, especially in the Christian community. The popular notion is that modern art was entirely opposed to Christian belief. Rouaults studio practice powerfully upends that view. These essays bear witness to Rouaults faithful making and believing through two world wars and seasons of dark personal struggle." -- Cameron J. Anderson, Distinguished Fellow for Art and Literature at The Lumen Center in Madison, Wisconsin Details ISBN1514011050 Author Wesley Vander Lugt Publisher IVP Academic Series Studies in Theology and the Arts Series Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781514011058 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-12-10 Imprint IVP Academic Subtitle Exploring Theology in the Art of Georges Rouault Place of Publication IL Country of Publication United States Edited by Wesley Vander Lugt Audience General US Release Date 2024-12-10 DEWEY 759.4 Language English ISBN-10 1514011050 UK Release Date 2024-12-10 Pages 192 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168976669;

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