Another great resource for visual art and worship

"In the Garden" by unknown Ethiopian artist

Following up on the addendum I wrote for my CT article, "Discipling the Eyes: The visual arts can play a powerful role in worship--if we look closely enough," I'd like to recommend another website. Quite simply: it's fantastic. It's a site run by John Kohan, which he titles "Sacred Art Pilgrim." (See this interview by Luann Jennings over at Church and Art.)

Station XII by Eric Gill

In addition to pages that introduce you to what he terms sacred artists and schools of sacred art (not a term I'd necessarily use, but no worries), it also includes an entire section called "Sacred Art Meditations." This section traces a whole range of visual artworks, from contemporary to classical, from accessible to difficult, from western to non-western, along biblical categories. Those include "The life of Christ," "Bible stories and parables" and "Themes of faith."

The Mocking of Christ by Otto Dix

At the moment I can't think of a better resource for church leaders and lay Christians than this one. I'm sure other sites exist like this one. I'm just not familiar with them. Kohan has brought together an impressive collection on his website, which I regard as both artistically and theologically important. You'll not be sorry you visited it--and you might even get "lost in wonder, love and praise" for all things visually beautiful and stimulating. I've included here a few samples related to Holy Week. May it bless you and serve to deepen your journey through the passion of Christ.

The Crucifixion by A. Mropa

The Mocking of Christ by Jean Charlot

The Crucifixion by Jacques Villon