Crossroads: Art and Religion in American Life

New York: New Press, 2001. xvii, 282 pages, illustrations (some colour); 22 cm. Published in conjunction with the Center for Arts and Culture and the Henry Luce Foundation. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine slightly rolled at crown. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. "From church-sponsored arts festivals to religious protests outside museums, religion and art often interact as dynamic forces in American life. Now, following up on a fascinating series of dialogues among artists, religious leaders, journalists, and scholars, an interdisciplinary group of distinguished thinkers investigates this complex relationship, looking for common ground and opportunities for cooperation between the arts and religion in America. Crossroads goes beyond media hype to explain both the historical roots and current realities of the ways people understand art and religion in their daily lives, and it places the sensational controversies into context, from an examination of the Brooklyn Museum protest to a conversation with leading artists about spirituality in their work. Featuring a preface by Garry Wills, Crossroads brings art and religion in American life--past, present, and future--into sharper focus. / Alberta Arthurs is affiliated with MEM Associates in New York City and is a former director for arts and humanities at the Rockefeller Foundation. Glenn Wallach has taught history and American studies at Yale and Georgetown universities and is a senior associate scholar at the Center for Arts and Culture. Located in Washington, D.C., the Center for Arts and Culture is America's only independent think tank for arts and cultural issues. Garry Wills's many books include Papal Sin and Reagan's America. He teaches history at Northwestern University." - Publisher. Contributors: Paul DiMaggio, David Halle, Neil Harris, Peter Marsden, Sally Promey, Amei Wallach, and Robert Wuthnow.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo. Collectible.