Forms of Expression and ways of Worship Flashcards

Question

What are the two famous religious artworks in Christianity

Answer 1

. The Creation of Adam - Michelangelo . The Prodigal Son - Rembrandt

Answer 2

. God is shown as powerful; his body is perfectly sculpted. God is dressed demonstrates higher knowledge . Adam’s finger is bent, he isn’t fully alive and so is dependent on God. God brings Adam to life through his almighty power. . God is ancient, he is someone who is full of wisdom, Adam is new. Both are in similar positions; Adam is made in God’s image . The reaching out to each other also symbolises the close relationship between God and Adam, bonded by love . Adam is a perfect creation; his sculpted body portrays this.

Answer 3

. God is powerful . We are dependent on God . God is ancient . We are perfect . We have a close relationship to God

Answer 4

God created Adam from dust and blowing into his nostrils. Not touch which this picture portrays. God and Adam appear to be the same size, this suggests equality. Christians believe God is more powerful. is close to death. This picture does not show God as someone who is eternal.

Answer 5

. Younger Son . Father . Elder Son . Lighting and Color

Answer 6

He returns in a wretched state having his wasted his inheritance. He kneels before his father in repentance wishing for forgiveness having realized that even his father's servants have a better life than him.

Answer 7

The Father receives him with a tender gesture. His hands seem to suggest mothering and fathering at once; the left appears larger and more masculine, set on the son's shoulder, while the right is softer and more receptive in gesture.

Answer 8

Standing at the right is the prodigal son's older brother, who crosses his hands in judgement; in the parable he objects to the father's compassion for the sinful son.

Answer 9

The Father is the lightest figure in the painting, and so is the younger son who has submitted to the Father although we cannot see him. The elder son, remains partly in shadows because of his response, but the fact that he too wears red like the Father, suggests he is still one with the Father

Answer 10

. Our Lady of Lourdes, France . St Peter, Rome . The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Spain

Answer 11

In Lourdes, the Virgin Mary appeared to an ordinary girl, Bernadette. The Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, asked for pilgrims to come to the spring of water that had been uncovered at her feet to be healed.

Answer 12

the bronze sculpture shows St Peter holding his hand up in blessing while the other hand clutches the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Jesus told St Peter that he would have such keys- this is a reminder to us that the leadership of our Church was founded with St Peter The succeeding popes shared in the Petrine ministry of the Church.

Answer 13

The heart of Jesus exposed, surrounded by the crown of thorns and with a fire burning within it. The thorns are believed by Catholics to refer to the Passion of Christ The fire to refer to his eternal love.

Answer 14

Scenes from the life of Christ may be reproduced for reflection and quiet prayer. Human beings need visual aids and symbols to help them with this, transcendent, spiritual, abstract things are difficult to think about on their own. teach and remind the faithful of certain important doctrines and also of important saints. They can be used for evangelisation and missionary work, but this is a secondary function.

Answer 15

Arising from talent given from the Creator and man's own efforts, art is a form of practical wisdom, uniting knowledge and skill

Answer 16

Council of Trent in 1545 and 1563 reformed the Catholic Church and said that statues was not idol worship but showing honor to the individual The 3D can help people make a greater connection with God to aid prayer and are dedicated to God. When they are old, they should be burned or buried. Sculptures have to be approved by a Bishop

Answer 17

. The Cross and the Crucifix . ICTHUS . Chi-Rho . Dove . Eagle . Alpha and Omega . Evangelisys

Answer 18

A secret symbol. The fish is often used as a symbol in modern life to give a clear indication of Christian belief, e.g. as a bumper sticker.

Answer 19

This symbol is not used in worship and devotion today but only in religious decoration in churches.

Answer 20

Symbol of the Holy Spirit and baptism- see Matt 3:16,Mk 1:10 and a dove brought hope of renewed life to Noah when returning with a leaf from an olive tree after the flood (Gen 8:11). A dove is frequently used today as a symbol of peace, both by Christians and non-christians.

Answer 21

The eagle is a symbol of Jesus’ divine nature. Eagles are symbols in the scripture of the power and speed of God’s message. Sometimes churches have had carvings or brass sculptures of an eagle on the lectern.

Answer 22

These symbols continue to be used today by the Church to represent the eternity of Christ as part of the Trinity. The alpha and the omega may appear on church vestments and the Paschal or Easter candle

Answer 23

Within a church or cathedral there will often be symbols of the evangelists on the lectern or in other decoration around the altar or in stained-glass windows.

Answer 24

Useful for those who are illiterate to have the stories explained to them It brings a sense of realism as people are able to visualize the Bible stories and remember them. Art and sculptures decorate a Church and make it more inviting to be in.

Answer 25

Some people see it as idol worship which goes against the 10 commandments Art and statues caused the violent iconoclasm in the Church and caused splits in the Church Art can misguide our undesrtanding of God and the Bible stories, we need to sue the Bible to get an accurate understanding of God

Answer 26

‘a covenant drama’ which engages the heart’

Answer 27

In medieval Europe: They helped people learn and remember Bible stories by performing them in their local language. Pope Innocent III grew suspicious over the growing popularity of these plays so banned clergy from being involved in them in 1210. Since the 1950s there has been a revival of the mystery plays in England, particularly in places like York and Chester.

Answer 28

Passion plays give a dramatic performance depicting the Passion of Jesus.   They often include the story from his trial, suffering, and death. They are now commonly performed at Easter in public spaces such as city centres and town spaces as free, community led performances. Often they are ecumenical projects, with different Christian churches working and performing together.

Answer 29

Drama is used to bring a realism to the stories of the Bible. People can express their beliefs by acting out parts of Scripture which helps them both understand and remember them.

Answer 30

Those participating in the plays (acting and supporting) can see it as an act of worship, whilst those observing can also see it as a focus of their own prayer and devotion. A dramatic reconstruction may have a more powerful impact than simply reading/hearing the text on its own. The local Christian community often work together to stage drama, sharing their beliefs and joining together across denominational divides.

Answer 31

Mystery or passion plays do not take place within the Church as part of worship. However, today the church may be used as a performance space for the plays. While the faith can be expressed through plays, it is wrong to see drama as just being about this

Answer 32

. Hymns . Plainchant . Psalms . Taize

Answer 33

A religious song specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration, or prayer. They may link to the readings or theme of the Mass, or Church season, or feast for example ‘O Come, O come, Emmanuel’ in Advent, or ‘Thine be the glory’ at Easter

Answer 34

Gregorian chant is a collection of chants compiled by Pope Gregory the Great- you will often here these chants in monasteries. It was originally the only type of music allowed in the Church.

Answer 35

They were written over a period of 500 years and were first used in the Temple of Jerusalem. They are found in the Old Testament, and are usually sung with a response between each verse by the congregation. They are still sung daily by religious orders around the world and all 150 will be sung over the course of a year.

Answer 36

Short chants of the ecumenical community of Taize in France, some in Latin. They are calming and express the sense of adoration. This sort of quiet, often repetitive music is used for more meditative worship.

Answer 37

make melody to the Lord with all your heart’. (CCC 2641) 'He who sings prays twice’. (CCC 1156)

Answer 38

These have been developed since the 1950s in many different Christian churches with a more folk- or pop- based musical style. This style is often linked to the charismatic movement (a movement in the church that focused on the outpouring of the Spirit). The songs are often informal and familiar in their lyrics e.g. Here I am to worship, 10000 Reasons for my heart to sing.

Answer 39

Music can lift the soul and help Catholics express the joy and love of God necessary for true worship of God, as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 2641. Children enjoy music; it will help them to understand some of the Church’s teachings enabling them to worship from a young age. St Augustine remarked: “he who sings, prays twice”

Forms of Expression and ways of Worship Flashcards

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