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10 Etsy artists who share their faith through craftsmanship
By Madeleine Buckley — August 2, 2017
(RNS) — In the decade since its launch, the handmade-crafts site has spawned an abundance of religious-themed shops selling everything from hand-painted Bibles to 'Halal Kitty' decals.
A 3-D digital scan throws a Buddha statue’s carvings into sharp relief
By Madeleine Buckley — June 22, 2017
(RNS) For years, museums ignored the religious teachings that form a large part of their art collections. Thanks to technology like 3-D scanning, they are beginning to explore it once more.
High art meets high-tech in Vatican 3D film about Raphael
By Josephine McKenna — March 22, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The work of the Renaissance master Raphael, which fills the Sistine Chapel and pope’s palace, is for the first time celebrated on screen in a 3D film co-produced by the Vatican Museums.
Religious art discovered alive!
By Martin E. Marty — February 2, 2017
As S. Brent Plate finds: "Dig around in art, and we find religion. Dig around in religion, and we find art."
What’s missing in teaching about Islam
By The Conversation — January 11, 2017
The teaching of Islam has been limited to its religious practice. Its impact on the arts and culture, particularly in the United States, is seldom discussed.
Vatican restoration uncovers work of Renaissance master
By Josephine McKenna — December 16, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pinturicchio spent two years decorating the private apartments of the lusty Pope Alexander VI.
‘Small, still voice’ at the 9/11 museum
By Beth Kissileff — September 9, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) An artist hopes his work will be a redemptive force that helps to heal.
The secret Christian message in this weekend’s highly-anticipated horror film
By Jonathan Merritt — June 10, 2016
The second highest grossing horror film of all time, 'The Conjuring,' was written by two Christians who quietly inserted a religious message into it.
How Ben Shahn’s art anticipates Bernie Sanders
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — May 19, 2016
(RNS) Sanders, like Shahn, calls out for social and economic justice.
LA church makes art ‘everyday sacred’ and secular, too
By Kimberly Winston — April 13, 2016
LOS ANGELES (RNS) "Anytime you are in the presence of something beautiful, you are in the presence of the creative God," said R. Scott Colglazier, pastor of First Congregational Church.
Can religious art be taken seriously again? A Q&A with Aaron Rosen
By David Van Biema — March 9, 2016
(RNS) “Religion and modern art continue to be typecast as mortal enemies,” writes Aaron Rosen. But that may be changing.
How romance king Nicholas Sparks fell in love with faith
By Jonathan Merritt — February 8, 2016
Nicholas Sparks says faith in God influences his life, books, and even his 11th feature film, "The Choice."
DiCaprio gets a papal audience ahead of Oscars
By Rosie Scammell — January 28, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The actor kissed the pontiff's hand and gave him a book of paintings by a Dutch painter whose works meld fantastic imagery with reality.
Christians join adult coloring book craze just in time for Christmas
By Jonathan Merritt — December 15, 2015
As an adult coloring book craze sweeps America, Christian publishers see an opportunity for helping consumers engage the Bible in new ways.
After winning 5 Grammy and 40 Dove Awards, Sandi Patty will call it quits
By Jonathan Merritt — September 28, 2015
Over her four-decade career, Patty became one of the most celebrated Christian musicians in the world and was almost ruined by a public scandal. At 59, she says she’s ready to hand in her microphone.
