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Christian Modern Art Is An Expression Of Faith

By Eric Jimenez


Your emotions may be strong when viewing a picture of the face of Christ. An artist uses his talent to express faith and devotion to God. It is pleasant to look at Christian Modern Art because it is beautiful, inspiring and many people are encouraged to pray when they see it.

Jesus, God and angels are prevalent in many of these paintings. One artist, Thomas Kinade, is considered one of the most collectible of all Christian artists. His works are the tangible way he shares his religious faith with all the world.

Jesus is usually painted with a deep intensity of emotion expressed in His eyes. There are renditions of Him hung on the cross. They may show Him clearly or in the abstract. Many are of the cross alone in all colors and distorted shapes. For example, one shows it in small blue squares and rectangles. Behind the cross is a backdrop of small red rectangles and squares.

Crosses of gold are contrasted with multicolored backgrounds or outlined in blue. Poses of Jesus display His body language showing sorrow and defeat. In one series He is painted in red against a dark, black background.

Some look like cheerful greeting cards in sunny colors. A bible verse is written on them. Some are dark and sinister. It all depends on the feelings evoked by the bible verse. Most Christians will find a favorite verse among all that are available.

Throughout history, the angels have been a favorite figure used by painters. They tend to be majestic, with outspread wings. Some are like caricatures that may appear as childrens cartoons. One is especially charming, in which a small winged angel flies above a man carrying a heavy burden on his back. The angels hands hold the burden, seemingly lifting the weight and helping him carry it.

Sometimes startling outbursts of color jump out at the eye from the abstracts. Lovely stylized flowers may bloom with blossoms growing towards heaven. Dark, monochrome pictures show Jesus on the cross. Each one is a personal rendition of the painters grief over the crucifixion.

The spectator can visualize the sorrowful hours of the death of Jesus on Good Friday. Alternatively, they can view the joy of Easter Morning when he rose from the dead. An abstract painting is anything the viewer imagines it to be. Circles may represent the circle of life to some and a glimpse into eternity to other.

The secular abstracts created by Jackson Pollock are popular. The religious abstracts are seen in many homes, both as religious symbols and beautiful art. One Christian artist, Mark Lawrence, creates paintings using a unique digital method. He calls this lovely medium painting with light.




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