About the Book
Some of the greatest
painters, musicians, architects, writers, filmmakers, and poets have
taken their inspiration from their faith and impacted millions of people
with their stunning creations. Now readers can discover the stories
behind seventy-five of these masterpieces and the artists who created
them. From the art of the Roman catacombs to Rembrandt to Makoto
Fujimura; from Gregorian Chant to Bach to U2; from John Bunyan and John
Donne to Flannery O'Connor and Frederick Buechner; this book unveils the
rich and varied artistic heritage left by believers who were masters at
their craft.
Author and historian Terry Glaspey shares the
absorbing true stories behind these masterpieces and helps readers see
the fascinating details they might have missed. By looking through the
eyes of these creative artists, readers will gain deeper perspectives
about the human condition, the Christian story, and their own spiritual
lives. (Goodreads)
My Thoughts
I was excited to read this book because I wanted to discover new things and also remember art, music, movies, etc that I already know about. This book is not an exhaustive list of any kind but it is a fun informative almost textbook like book. I think you could add this to a homeschool class easily. There are some great pictures and I liked reading the back story to different works of art or hymns. There were some things that surprised me that I wasn't expecting but that made it all the better. If you are looking for a unique book like this I do recommend it!
Five Stars.
"I received this book from the publisher for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."
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