Publisher's Synopsis
The Church And Art is a book written by J.T. Hatfield and first published in 1898. The book explores the relationship between the Christian church and art, tracing the history of this relationship from the early days of Christianity to the present day. Hatfield examines the role of art in the church, including the use of art in worship and the creation of religious art by artists throughout history. He also discusses the controversies that have arisen over the use of art in the church, including debates over the use of religious images and the role of art in promoting religious beliefs. The book is a comprehensive study of the relationship between the church and art, and provides insights into the ways in which art has influenced and been influenced by Christianity throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
