Biblical Art
Art that tells stories from the Bible, the holy book of Christians and Jews.
What is it?
Biblical art includes paintings, sculptures, and stained glass that show scenes from the Old and New Testaments. For centuries, artists created biblical art to teach people who could not read. The Story of Joseph painting is an example: it shows several scenes from Joseph's life in one frame. Biblical art was very popular during the Renaissance, when artists used perspective and realistic figures to bring these stories to life.
Why it matters
Biblical art helps us understand the stories that have shaped Western culture. It also shows how artists interpreted these stories in different times and places.
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