Ascension in Art: Using images to explore a neglected area of our theology (Nigel Halliday, Art historian)

About this episode

The episode explores various artistic interpretations of Jesus' Ascension and the theological implications behind them.

This lecture covers different artistic interpretations of Jesus’ Ascension, from early Eastern Orthodox icons to Renaissance and Baroque paintings, highlighting how artists have grappled with the theological implications of the Ascension. The lecture also encourages reflection on the visual representation of theological concepts and the role of art in understanding and interpreting religious events. Lecture Resources: PowerPoint deck Please note that the ideas expressed in this lecture do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship. For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over two thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

People in this episode

Guest: Nigel Halliday

Topics covered

• art and theology
• Jesus' Ascension
• artistic interpretations
• religious events
• visual representation
• theological implications

Keywords

• Ascension
• art history
• theology
• Christianity
• visual art
• religious interpretation
• Eastern Orthodox
• Renaissance
• Baroque

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: L’Abri Fellowship, L'Abri Ideas Library

Books & works: Eastern Orthodox icons, Renaissance and Baroque paintings

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