Religious Symbolism in Contemporary Art

Authors

  • Jordan Nelson PhD
  • Kai Williams PhD
  • Ashley Carter PhD

Keywords:

Art, Symbolism, Contemporary, Identity, Spirituality

Abstract

This study analyzes the use of religious symbolism in contemporary art, exploring how artists reinterpret traditional symbols to comment on modern societal issues. By examining works from various global artists, the paper demonstrates how religious imagery can transcend its original context to address themes of identity, conflict, and spirituality in today's world.
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Author Biographies

Jordan Nelson, PhD

PhD
Sapienza University of Rome
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Kai Williams, PhD

PhD
Sorbonne University
21 Rue de l'École de Médecine, 75006 Paris, France

Ashley Carter, PhD

PhD
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Av. Universidad 3000, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México, CDMX 04510, Mexico

References

Kim, K. H., & Chung, J. K. (2024). The Educational Ministry of early Korean Colporteurs. Pharos Journal of Theology, 105(3).

Seo, I. S., Rheem, S. M., Kim, K. H., Jeong, M. J., & Chung, J. K. (2024). THE SPIRITUALITY OF DAVID BRAINARD. PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION, 61(2), 948-960.

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Published

2024-12-25

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Articles