Thursday, August 10, 2006

"Fill-In-The-Blanks" Art Criticism

I was looking for some information for a patron recently and came across a website that sells religious-themed poster prints called Christian Art Depot. It seemed like a fine site, and the descriptions of the paintings were particularly interesting. Let's take their category "Prayer & Worship", for example. Here is the description of a piece called "Saving Grace":
"Empty would be the walls of our office without ravishing Christian art paintings like this. Saving Grace really showcases the love of God through the artist Walker T.. Walker T.'s use of color shade and imagery make this art work come alive. This work of art really inspires us to think deeper of Jesus and his amazing grace. This Saving Grace Christian art print is a fine example of how an artist can use Prayer & Worship scenes to convey a message. All of the prints in the category Prayer & Worship deserve to be the focal point in any room in the house and this print Saving Grace is no different. Anybody that sees this amazing work of art will surely ask some questions about this Prayer & Worship art work. Saving Grace will help you to share the love of God with all the people that visit your home. That's what it is all about isn't it?"
And here is a description of a piece called "The Invitation":

"Empty would be our walls without exquisite Christian art paintings like this. The Invitation really shows off the love of Our Maker through the artist Danny Hahlbolm. Danny Hahlbolm's use of color shade and contrast make this print come alive. This Christian art print really motivates people to think deeper of God and all his beautiful creations. This The Invitation Christian art print is a awesome example of how an artist can use Prayer & Worship scenes to express a message. All of the prints in the category Prayer & Worship deserve to be the topic of discussion because of their imagination and this print The Invitation is no different. Anybody that sees this amazing work of art will surely ask some questions about this Prayer & Worship print. The Invitation will help you to share the love of The Lord with all the people that visit your home. That's what Christian works of art are all about isn't it?"
And, best of all, here is a description of "Daily Bread":

"Empty would be our walls without fine Christian art prints like this. Daily Bread really shines the love of Christ through the artist Unknown. Unknown's use of color shade and imagery make this print come off the page. This work of art really reminds us to think deeper of God and all his amazing creations. This Daily Bread Christian art print is a awe-inspiring example of how an artist can use Prayer & Worship scenes to lift up a message. All of the prints in the category Prayer & Worship deserve to be the focal point in any room in the house and this print Daily Bread is no different. Anybody that sees this extraordinary work of art will surely ask some questions about this Prayer & Worship print. Daily Bread will help you to share the love of God with all your family and friends that visit your office. That's what Christian art prints are all about isn't it?"

Boy he really nails it when he mentions our empty walls, conveying a message and the print coming off the page and/or alive! And I hear that the color shade and imagery of Unknown was really influenced by the work of artists such as Walker T. and Danny Hahlbolm!

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