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I don't think you can attribute most incredible art to be inspired by religion, considering that during those times, art (sometimes just ideas) that lacked reli

I don't think you can attribute most incredible art to be inspired by religion, considering that during those times, art (sometimes just ideas) that lacked religious conformity were dealt with severity. Perhaps the reason there is so much art that is inspired by religion because not much else survived. This brings a famous bit by George Carlin (I think) to my mind - ...It start's when we are kids, we are told to be creative and to colour within the lines... (paraphrased)

jacquesm 12y ago
It's definitely possible to be a 'fan' of Carlin, Bach and Michelangelo at the same time without any hint of cognitive dissonance.
darasen 12y ago
Let us not forget that this concept doesn't just apply to Christianity, or religion in general, though. Monet struggled with the Académie des Beaux-Arts fot painting the way they thought people should paint. There is a long history of Ballet dancers in the USSR who struggled because they good communists. Today character assassination is the norm for for so many people (especially in the arts) who don't strictly adhere to progressive politics. I attended an art school for time where I was frequently shunned for dressing well, (apparently you can't be an "artist" if you wear slacks and dress shirts,) and adhering to Christian principles. Look at the movie Moms' night out. Highly panned by critics because because the characters are not "feminist" enough. Yet highly rated by the audience.
- sofal 12y ago
  Your theory that the Mom's Night Out movie was panned only because critics thought it wasn't "feminist" enough can just as easily be turned around to say that the Christian audiences praised it only because the movie panders to them. All the praising user reviews I've read come from a very politically motivated and reactionary viewpoint.

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I don't think you can attribute most incredible art to be inspired by religion, considering that during those times, art (sometimes just ideas) that lacked reli

by pavanred 12y ago

jacquesm 12y ago
It's definitely possible to be a 'fan' of Carlin, Bach and Michelangelo at the same time without any hint of cognitive dissonance.
darasen 12y ago
Let us not forget that this concept doesn't just apply to Christianity, or religion in general, though. Monet struggled with the Académie des Beaux-Arts fot painting the way they thought people should paint. There is a long history of Ballet dancers in the USSR who struggled because they good communists. Today character assassination is the norm for for so many people (especially in the arts) who don't strictly adhere to progressive politics. I attended an art school for time where I was frequently shunned for dressing well, (apparently you can't be an "artist" if you wear slacks and dress shirts,) and adhering to Christian principles. Look at the movie Moms' night out. Highly panned by critics because because the characters are not "feminist" enough. Yet highly rated by the audience.
- sofal 12y ago
  Your theory that the Mom's Night Out movie was panned only because critics thought it wasn't "feminist" enough can just as easily be turned around to say that the Christian audiences praised it only because the movie panders to them. All the praising user reviews I've read come from a very politically motivated and reactionary viewpoint.