Oct 7, 2015 · It is fascinating to see how the lives of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints have inspired artists for centuries. Such art has inspired men and women to be more faithful to the teachings of our Lord.

What is sacred art? Sacred art is true and beautiful when its form corresponds to its particular vocation: evoking and glorifying, in faith and adoration, the transcendent mystery of God—the surpassing invisible beauty of truth and love visible in Christ, who “reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature,” in whom ...

We are a team of artists in ministry who create multimedia resources for worshiping communities of all shapes and sizes. We work collaboratively to bring scripture and theological themes to life through visual art, poetry, liturgy, curriculum, worship installation art, coloring pages, graphic design, and more.

Religious art is a visual representation of religious ideologies and their relationship with humans. Sacred art directly relates to religious art in the sense that its purpose is for worship and religious practices.

Sacred art applies to paintings, sculptures, stained glass windows and the environment that houses them. In the context of a church, sacred art should be a holistic experience. Take this first example of a Roman Catholic Church that was built in 1950.

Many of the images are interpretations of Christian scripture: the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Apocrypha. Sarcophagi, mosaics, frescoes, manuscripts, sculpture, architecture, and paintings are searchable by keyword, scripture reference, iconographic content, personal name, time period, and geographic location.

In celebration of the holiday season, read on to learn more about religious iconography in art, and about eight of the most sacred artworks throughout various faiths and cultures around the world.

The world may be filled with darkness, but evil does not have the last say. It's time to counteract the lies in this culture by spreading authentic beauty through sacred art. Find Original Catholic Paintings by Kate Capato and Sacred Art Presentations for your church and home!

Exploring the riches of the world’s sacred art, we are fortified in our journey toward wholeness. The Center for Sacred Art is an independent multi-faith arts organization based in Seattle that offers inspirational and educational events.

This website has been created to showcase worldwide sacred art focused on the life, ministry, and gospel message of Jesus Christ.