Adams, James Luther

The Grotesque in Art and Literature: Theological Reflections

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ISBN 13:
9780802842671
author:
Adams, James Luther
format:
Paperback
publisher:
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
language:
English
Publication Year:
1997
Pages:
302
Genre:
Christian Theology
Condition:
New
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£24.00

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The Grotesque in Art and Literature: Theological Reflections explores the religious significance of grotesque imagery in art and literature. This book redresses the lack of attention given to the theological importance of such imagery, examining its meaning and significance for the late twentieth century. The discussion begins with the debate over the definition of the grotesque and theoretical approaches to understanding its meaning and importance. The authors engage with the thought of four leading contemporary theorists, as well as consider the appearance of the grotesque in contemporary social and political crises. The book also delves into the treatment of the grotesque in the visual arts and literary arts, including the use of grotesque imagery in Christian art and the work of the twentieth-century artist Francis Bacon.

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