to dispute the truth or validity of an idea

How Christians use art to show faith

Religious education

Symbols instead of words

Calligraphy and its importance to Muslims

Poetry and expressing feelings

How Christians use art to tell stories

Design an artwork to express beliefs

In this unit pupils will build on their understanding of spirituality. They will examine how many worldviews use art to help express their beliefs. They will connect Islamic teachings on images to the development of calligraphy. They will examine different Christian attitudes to images.

Spirituality: how is art used in religions and beliefs?

many artists draw Jesus inspired by their own culture

there is only one correct way to draw Jesus

African artists may paint Jesus as African because ...

What Christian belief does this artwork show?

Sometimes Christians use art to __________ established views.

In an Orthodox church you will often find art in the form of ...

Many Orthodox and Catholic Christians will __________ icons and statues.

For many Muslims it is considered forbidden to produce __________ art.

What might you commonly see in many mosques?

All Christians think art can help them express their beliefs.

Some Christians use art such as icons or statues. Others do not agree with this.

No Christians use art to help express their beliefs.

Which statement best fits how Christians view art?

Exit Quiz

What does the word incarnate mean?