Why Art Matters: A Call for Christians to Create
Ebook
Overview
In a world of turmoil, art matters more than ever. Art can bring about political action, even social revolution. Art reminds us of the things that really matter. It lifts our eyes to eternity and show us the importance of the here and now.
With illustration from contemporary art and reference to theatre and film, this book shows the importance of art for all, not just the professionals. Creativity helps humans to flourish and reflects the character of a creative God.
This is a book to return to time and again for inspiration and encouragement. Illustrated by author Alastair Gordon, Why Art Matters encourages us to embrace creativity at home, church, in play and professionally in the creative arts and industries.
Does art really matter? Through word and image, artist Alastair Gordon shares God’s call for us all to be creative
About the author
Introduction
1 Eyes for art
2 Art of the matter
3 Punching holes in the darkness
4 Van Gogh’s Bible
5 Make good
6 Cleaning windows in the new creation
7 Why beauty matters
8 Art in times of crisis
9 Standing stones
10 Come and have breakfast
Notes
In this marvellous and beautiful book, painter Alastair Gordon answers the question, not with a justification, but instead with a multifaceted celebration. Like the many genres of art and the myriad ways they enrich us, Gordon lets bloom a thousand and one answers to the question. And every one is an invitation--"Come and see!"--to a richer world and a better way to be human.
A breath of fresh air! Ally’s book and his art call us to reject the lies and see reality as it is: God’s reality.
A timely appreciation of the importance and significance of the visual arts.
Suffused with wisdom, joy and wonder
Deeply personal and heart-warming. a ‘must-read’ for creative students
This is not just a book for lovers of art. This is a book for everyone ... beautifully crafted, Biblically rooted and, at times, painfully vulnerable.
Just the book we need in these days when many of us are filled with self-doubt and pessimism
Alastair Gordon is an award-winning artist and founding director of Morphē Arts, a Christian charity that mentors emerging artists. His art can be seen in galleries and art fairs around the world and his writing in various art journals and magazines. He lectures at art schools across the UK and a regular speaker at Christian festivals and conferences such as World Alive, Keswick and Soul Survivor.