The Art of Catholic Church in China

Language: English

Publishing Date: 2013

Pages: 184

Size: 20 K


The Son of God incarnated in the midst ofJewish people and shared all the elements of the Jewishculture.This reality provides the source of motive as a perfect exemplarfor enculturation of the Church.Therefore, the Catholic Church hasbeen concerning the issue of the relationship between the Churchandvarious cultures since its beginning as Jesus Christ who pletelyand totally incarnates into each andevery culture and hopes tobring the gospel of salvation to all in the ways people of everyculture are ableto receive. Each and everyone should be shined bythe inspiration of God. The Asian Bishop's Conferencein 1974emphasized this issue as well. It stated that the local churchshould be born in the midst of the localpeople. It should belocally characterized. It should constantly, humbly and friendlyhave dialogues andmunications with local people's tradition,culture and religion.

 

Content:

Preface

Prologue

The First Chapter: The Historical Dust Blown Over (TangDynasty)

Ⅰ. Past Events Covered with Dust in the Monument

Ⅱ. Relics Falling Apart Anywhere

The Second Chapter: The Falling Star Streaks the Night Sky (YuanDynasty)

Ⅰ. The Song under the Feet of Imperial City

Ⅱ. Latin Styled Carved Stone

The Third Chapter: Searching for the Remained Imprint (Ming andQing Dynasty)

Ⅰ. The Great Efforts Jesuits Put on Enculturation

Ⅱ. Reappearance and Fusion of Architecture Styles of VariousCountries in China

The Fourth Chapter: Waiting for the Chance to Turn Over (theRepublic of China)

Ⅰ. Cardinal Celso Costantini's Localized Reform

Ⅱ. The Cradleland of Church Arts in Shanghai

The Fifth Chapter: Open Up a New Era of Transformation (ModernTimes)

Ⅰ. The Second Vatican Council and the Church Art

Ⅱ. The Variety of Church Architectural Style

Ⅲ. Catholic Music in the Traditional Cultural Style

Ⅳ. The Painting of Holy Pictures Expressed by Drawing Art ofChinese Tradition

Ⅴ. The Richness and Development of Church Fine Decorations

The Final Chapter: Continuing the Unfinished Mission