God Art - Christian Themes in Contemporary Art

Undoubtedly, the first Christian art - or "art of God" - emerged during or shortly after Jesus' life here on earth. In fact, the paintings of around 70 A.D. still exist. Over the past two decades, the Christian themes in contemporary art have enjoyed a renaissance while artists have tried to express their spirituality and religion through his paintings.

Religious Themes

The contemporary Christian paintings incorporate a wide variety of topics. Some fine art adheres to the iconic images seen in religious art through the ages - what some might call the literal biblical interpretations. These issues include the announcement iconic, the worship of one of the Magi, crucifixion, resurrection, the stations of the cross, and the Virgin Mary. Saints are also popular iconic themes in contemporary art god.

Some artists back before the birth of Christ, indeed, the creation of the universe. For example, the series of Anthony Falbo genesis of contemporary fine artist represents the first book of the Bible. Through paintings Falbo, the creation of the universe reveals itself as if it happened today. With his abstract style, you can see emerging from the light, separating day from night, the sky rising, the land that appears, blooming vegetation, living creatures who come forward, and hand God touches the hand of man.

But just as God created light and darkness, contemporary Christian artists ambo represent good and evil. From the shame that Adam and Eve felt after disobeying God in the Garden of Eden to open images and subliminal messages of hell, artists represent the darker side of humanity.

A variety of styles

Christians today artists employ styles and media as varied as the dedication itself. For example, some artists can paint in an impressionistic style, using bold colors, movements loose and thick dabs of paint to bring a scene to life. Others are expressed with Cubism, the art form changing pieces of objects in a way that the person viewing the painting gain new insight into the object represented. Still others paint a form of abstractionist, stretching, enlarging, or shape and form that magnify to shed new light on daily issues. Some artists, like Anthony Falbo, combining forms like Cubism and abstractionism what might be called "cubestraction," and produce outstanding pieces.

Exhibition of our dedication

Christians today are embracing contemporary artists buying original works and limited edition reproductions. Beautiful art with a spiritual theme - if the birth of Christ, the creation of the earth, or other "art of God" - serves as a reminder of the Creator's presence in our lives, and their importance to our security and welfare. It also keeps us mindful of the need to express our dedication to spread the word of God, and be grateful for the gifts he has bestowed upon us.