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There is a wealth of engaging material on the intersection of art and Christianity. You can find most of it in one room. Do you want an arts practice that passionately embraces both contemporary culture and personal faith? Our art & faith library contains resources to stimulate and equip it.
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Over 700 books and 50 magazine titles from around the world cover topics such as:
- Art & Religion
- Art & Culture
- Art history
- Art biographies
- New Zealand art catalogues
- New Zealand poetry
You can also browse the complete archives of our own CS Arts magazine.
Check out the current featured publications
You’re welcome to use the other things we offer free of charge while exploring our books and magazines.
A Mac computer provides access to the library database, the internet and printing facilities. A photocopier and scanner allows you to take the information away for further study.
There are also tea and coffee facilities – join us for a cup.
The sunny, art-filled reading room is tucked away in a corner of the historic Arts Centre of Christchurch. We’re on level two of the Scott block, above the Cloisters cinema – or ask at the information desk for directions.
The library is open weekdays from 1.00–4.00pm, or by appointment.
One of the Chrysalis Seed team will be happy to introduce you to the material or help you find what you’re looking for. We have a limited lending policy – ask the team member for details.
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God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art
& Full of unexpected and promising confluences & a tremendous book, a genuine effort at dialogue in an arena marked by the near-complete absence of open exchange. James Elkins, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Unfortunately, within certain Christian communities, art is often viewed with skepticism, if not disdain. God in the Gallery is a welcome addition to the scant volumes that cover an evangelical reflection on the arts and the aesthetic life.
Author Daniel Siedell ultimately contends that art is not antithetical or hostile to Christianity. Instead, it’s in dialogue with it, as well as a gift as opposed to a threat to faith. He constructs a framework for interpreting modern art "in Christ." He also examines the role of visual art in worship and Christian experience.
Professors and students of art, aesthetics, theology, and the intersection of faith and culture will appreciate this dialogue.
Artisan
Each publication grapples with an issue relating to being a Christian involved in Media Arts and EntertainmentTo date they have looked at the issues of Ambition, Rejection, Image, Money, Sexuality, Touring, Success, The Bible, Jesus, Church, Addiction and Fame.
The latest publication is on the issue of Time. The format has changed and there are less articles. All editions can be viewed on the Artisan website.
Periodical, Artisan initiatives (London, UK)
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About the Chrysalis Seed Trust
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The CS Arts magazine online
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