For Blog post two you are asked to reflect on how religious popular art and culture presents religious beliefs and ideals. Together we will be exploring the home town of Francis of Assisi. Besides visiting the monastery and cathedral dedicated to him and his ministry, with classical murals and paintings of the saint, you will also have a chance to explore many shops that have offer religious pilgrims the opportunity to bring a home a token of their visit. These mass produced pieces of low or popular art are often refer to as kitsch. Yet each tells a story about certain beliefs about the saint, the Church and Catholic faith and beliefs. Your job is to take a picture of 3 different images that stand out to you as unique or memorable that to you tell a certain story about St Francis and his faith. For Thursday you will select 2 of these images to post and blog about. Please reflect on the following questions:
What seems to be the main purpose of these popular art objects? i.e. storytelling, reflection, prayer/prayer, or something else)?
What message about St Francis and the Catholic Faith do they seem communicate?
How might church leaders or teacher view these object (in a positive or problematic light)?
Please use concrete descriptions of the object and where you found them to explain your thoughts. Also please draw on notes and ideas from Monday's lecture to back up your argument.
And remember, extra point given to anyone who can point me towards purchasing a St Francis Bobble head!
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