Hoops wrote:I would offer that protestant denominations . . . don't have much of an artistic footprint anywhere. I find no great literature in particular, and certainly no visual art that is compelling.
John Milton.
Albrecht Dürer.
And, in music, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Just three examples -- of the many that could be given -- but three remarkably great ones.
Hoops wrote:I would offer that protestant denominations . . . don't have much of an artistic footprint anywhere. I find no great literature in particular, and certainly no visual art that is compelling.
John Milton.
Albrecht Dürer.
And, in music, Johann Sebastian Bach.
Just three examples -- of the many that could be given -- but three remarkably great ones.
Don't sell Protestantism short.
I'll agree on Milton. I'm not sure that Protestantism had much effect on the paintings of Dürer (stunning), or the music of Bach. I know Bach was a church organist, but I don't know if he was very "churchy".
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
"Faith is believing something you know ain't true" Twain.
Quasimodo wrote:I'll agree on Milton. I'm not sure that Protestantism had much effect on the paintings of Dürer (stunning), or the music of Bach. I know Bach was a church organist, but I don't know if he was very "churchy".
Bach was deeply "churchy," very devout.
And, obviously, so was Milton.
The case with Dürer is not as clear, I'll grant, but I think it can be made.
Incidentally, I like all three -- very, very much. Scratch is welcome to criticize me for such poor taste.
Can you imagine someone attempting to produce the equivalent of a Mormon Paradise Lost? And the reaction it would receive?
"[I]f, while hoping that everybody else will be honest and so forth, I can personally prosper through unethical and immoral acts without being detected and without risk, why should I not?." --Daniel Peterson, 6/4/14
Quasimodo wrote:I'll agree on Milton. I'm not sure that Protestantism had much effect on the paintings of Dürer (stunning), or the music of Bach. I know Bach was a church organist, but I don't know if he was very "churchy".
Bach was deeply "churchy," very devout.
And, obviously, so was Milton.
The case with Dürer is not as clear, I'll grant, but I think it can be made.
Incidentally, I like all three -- very, very much. Scratch is welcome to criticize me for such poor taste.
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
"Faith is believing something you know ain't true" Twain.
Hey, Quasi: was that a QFT, or did you forget to add content/commentary?
"[I]f, while hoping that everybody else will be honest and so forth, I can personally prosper through unethical and immoral acts without being detected and without risk, why should I not?." --Daniel Peterson, 6/4/14
Quasimodo wrote:I'll agree on Milton. I'm not sure that Protestantism had much effect on the paintings of Dürer (stunning), or the music of Bach. I know Bach was a church organist, but I don't know if he was very "churchy".
Bach was deeply "churchy," very devout.
And, obviously, so was Milton.
The case with Dürer is not as clear, I'll grant, but I think it can be made.
Incidentally, I like all three -- very, very much. Scratch is welcome to criticize me for such poor taste.
I'll take your word on Bach.
I think that most of Dürer's paintings were secular.
For me, it all comes down to whether an artist's work is inspired by religious belief or if it transcends it. I think you may know where I come down on this. In my opinion, the best art is transcendent.
Despite Scratch, your taste in art seems pretty good, so far!
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
"Faith is believing something you know ain't true" Twain.
Doctor Scratch wrote:Hey, Quasi: was that a QFT, or did you forget to add content/commentary?
Sorry Scratch! I am fallible (very fallible) and I often make mistakes. I agree that this one is kinda glaring.
I'll try harder, but expect more errors.
No, no! No need for apologies, my friend. I was just hoping for some content--that's all. : )
"[I]f, while hoping that everybody else will be honest and so forth, I can personally prosper through unethical and immoral acts without being detected and without risk, why should I not?." --Daniel Peterson, 6/4/14
