Calvin and Platonic aesthetics
Yesterday, Scott Aniol showed that Martin Luther was influenced by Greek aesthetics, including that of Plato. In light of Dr. Aniol’s post, it is worth… Read More »Calvin and Platonic aesthetics
Articles on Aesthetics
The Influence of Greek Thought on Martin Luther’s Aesthetics
When Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the church at Wittenburg in 1517, he not only sparked a theological reformation in the… Read More »The Influence of Greek Thought on Martin Luther’s Aesthetics
Music has not always been considered neutral
Since I’m in the mood to highlight other important articles, I want to direct your attention to an important article that I linked to Wednesday… Read More »Music has not always been considered neutral
On the suggestion that ‘holy hip hop’ is the new Baroque
Anthony Bradley recently submitted a commentary for World magazine publicizing ‘holy hip hop.’ He writes, “If you are looking for theologically saturated Christian music that… Read More »On the suggestion that ‘holy hip hop’ is the new Baroque
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What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website “Scott Aniol has contributed a reasoned, thoughtful, Scripture-infused, and theological approach to his subject. This book should prove… Read More »What Others Are Saying About Worship in Song
Taste is Black and White
One particularly common misconception in the realm of aesthetics is that “we all have different tastes, and that’s OK,” and Christians are certainly not immune… Read More »Taste is Black and White
Apollo vs. Dionysus
A music theorist whom I have found very helpful is Manfred Clynes. Clynes argues that music communicates through its natural connection with emotion. I can… Read More »Apollo vs. Dionysus