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The book delves into the evolution of Reformed theology from sixteenth-century Geneva to Puritan New England, highlighting its impact on visual culture. While the tradition limited certain artistic expressions, it fostered new forms in popular culture and social structures. Through an examination of Calvin's theology, the author illustrates how this tradition cultivated an aesthetic characterized by simplicity, inwardness, and order, reflecting deeper theological beliefs.
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Reformed Theology and Visual Culture, William A. Dyrness
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Reformed Theology and Visual Culture
- Subtitle
- The Protestant Imagination from Calvin to Edwards
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William A. Dyrness
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9780521540735
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book delves into the evolution of Reformed theology from sixteenth-century Geneva to Puritan New England, highlighting its impact on visual culture. While the tradition limited certain artistic expressions, it fostered new forms in popular culture and social structures. Through an examination of Calvin's theology, the author illustrates how this tradition cultivated an aesthetic characterized by simplicity, inwardness, and order, reflecting deeper theological beliefs.