Why Have There Been No Great Modern Religious Artists?

Many of the most prominent and celebrated artists of the 20th century have
employed religious themes, iconography, and forms in their work. However,
many have been ignored, dismissed as aberrant, or condemned as an improper
combination of incompatible traditional and avant-garde values.

We seek 20-minute papers for a Symposium to be held day prior to CAA meeting
in New York Feb 8, 2011 that examine specific examples of art from the 20th
century employing religious subjects, symbols, and contexts.

Paper proposals of no more than two pages double-spaced should be submitted
with a cover letter and c.v. by Oct 1 to James Romaine
(drjamesromainegmail.com) and Rachel Smith (rcsmithtaylor.edu.)

It is hoped that symposium participants will also contribute to the
development of the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of
Art. See http://christianityhistoryart.org.

Linda Stratford, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Art Department
Asbury University
Phone 859 858 3511, ext. 2239
Fax 859 858 3921
LStratfordasbury.edu