Re-enchantment
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Author Description
Section 1. Introduction: Enchantment, Disenchantment, Re-enchantment / David Morgan -- Section 2. Starting Points: Art And Religion In The Modern Age / David Morgan -- From The Form Of Spirit To The Spirit Of Form / Randall K. Van Schepen -- How Some Scholars Deal With The Question / James Elkins -- Religion As Medium / Boris Groys -- Mary Warhol, Joseph Duchamp / Thierry De Duve -- Section 3. The Art Seminar: Participants: Gregg Bordowitz, Thierry De Duve, Wendy Doniger, James Elkins, Boris Groys, Kajri Jain, Tomoko Masuzawa, David Morgan, And Taylor Worley -- Section 4. Assessments: Jeremy Biles; Ann Pellegrini; Chris Parr; Norman Girardot; S. Brent Plate; Stephen Pattison; Lisa Deboer; Kevin Hamilton; Sally M. Promey; James Panero; William Dyrness; Ena Giurescu Heller; Daniel A. Siedell; Robin M. Jensen; Diane Apostolos-cappadona; Theodore Prescott; Amy Sillman; Graham Howes; Samantha Baskind; Jens Baumgarten; David Brown; Insoo Cho; Cordula Grewe; Deborah J. Haynes; Pepe Karmel; Anna Niedźwiedź; Kristin Schwain; Jorgelina Orfila; Christopher Pinney -- Section 5. Afterwords: Missing Religion, Overlooking The Body / Jojada Verrips -- The Next Step? / Erika Doss -- Section 6. Envoi To The Art Seminar Series / James Elkins. Edited By James Elkins And David Morgan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex intersection of art and religion in the modern era, specifically questioning whether the concept of enchantment remains relevant in contemporary secular discourse. Edited by James Elkins and David Morgan, the text compiles a series of essays and seminar discussions from diverse scholars in art history and religious studies. It examines the historical trajectory of disenchantment and explores theoretical frameworks for understanding how spiritual or religious dimensions manifest within modern artistic practices.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of the relationship between religious belief and modern art forms.
- Transdisciplinary seminar transcripts featuring contributions from art historians, theologians, and cultural critics.
- Critical assessments of the role of the body and medium in religious expression.
- Bibliographical references and indices for further academic research into the intersection of aesthetics and faith.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of art history frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the ongoing dialogue between secular art institutions and religious traditions. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which reflects the rigorous, seminar-based methodology employed by the contributors.
Page Count:
326
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
020389166X
ISBN-13:
9780203891667
Philosophy
Religion
Aesthetics
Art Criticism
Art History
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