Art and the Reformation

""Art and the Reformation"" by G. G. Coulton is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between art and the religious upheaval of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The book examines the ways in which art was impacted by the Reformation, as well as the ways in which it was used as a tool for religious and political propaganda. Coulton delves into the complex relationship between art and the church, analyzing the ways in which religious art was used to promote Catholicism and the ways in which Protestantism rejected traditional forms of religious art in favor of more austere and simplistic styles. The book also explores the role of individual artists in the Reformation, including the likes of Albrecht D�����rer and Lucas Cranach the Elder. Through a combination of historical analysis and art criticism, ""Art and the Reformation"" offers a fascinating insight into the ways in which art and religion intersected during one of the most significant periods of European history.1928. This volume grew out of Lowell lectures delivered at Boston, Massachusetts. Contents: Monastic Artists (1); Monastic Artists (2); Monastic Artists (3); The Lay Artist; Four Self-Characterizations; The Freemasons; The Mason's Mark; The Hand-Grip; Eton and King's College; From Prentice to Master; Wander Years; Symbolism; The People's Mind; The Poor Man's Bible; Art and Religion; Architectural Finance; The Puritan Revolt; Reformation or Renaissance?; Protestantism and Art; The Roots of the Renaissance; Renaissance and Destruction; Renaissance and Construction (1); and Renaissance and Construction (2).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.