Originally discussed: March 10, 2010
Catholicism: Many depictions of Jesus and the prophets
Islam: Disrespectful to depict people in art, especially religious figure, ok for scenery, geometric shapes, calligraphy
Judaism: allowed to portray people and prophets, but not g-d
Greek Orthodox: lots of paintings, icons, figures
In past, non-Christians were depicted poorly
Artists sometimes seen as gifted by g-d
Art is more central to Christianity because at first people were illiterate
Wealthy Christian patrons during the Renaissance commissioned art
Depictions of Jesus usually down according to one’s own culture.
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