The Art of the Bible &
The Bible in Art
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resentation College Professor of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Martin Albl, taught a special class about the Bible. He welcomed Sisters, college staff and members of the community for “The Art of the Bible & The Bible in Art.” The class, which was offered free of charge, focused on the artistic styles and techniques used to create manuscripts in centuries past. Dr. Albl compared illuminations from the St. John’s Bible to illustrations from ancient Bibles and other religious texts. Lessons focused on the techniques used to create these precious books, and the history of artists expressing Biblical themes in their images. Images from much older manuscripts were compared with images in the St. John’s Bible. Dr. Brad Tennant, American Studies Program Director, attended the lecture series. He said the combination of spirituality, art, and historical background helped attendees deepen their understanding of the images and symbols. “I think one of the more interesting aspects of learning about the St. John’s Bible is that it integrated various religions, such as Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism, along with early historical societies such as the Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans to name a few.” presentation.edu