In a post mulling over Christ, Christianity, and Christmas, Bloggranddaughter Mrs_Who of House of Zathras makes this observation:

Some of the greatest artwork of mankind was inspired by the Christian faith (Michelangelo, Raphael, Fra Angelico, and so on.) What kind of artwork do we have today, where Christianity is mocked? Crap. Crap. Crap. And oh yeah, a crucifix in urine, but I won't link to that. That artist sounds like someone who can't get past his teen angst.

I'll agree with the first part. Those Renaissance guys had it goin' on.

Fortunately, I can partially disagree with the second part. There ARE still a few modern artists who don't do "modern art". They have talent, inspiration, optimism, and reverence for the human form.

Most of them can be found at the Quent Cordair Fine Art Gallery.

Dozens & dozens of joyous, life-affirming paintings and sculptures.

Here's just one of my many favorites, "Self-Made Man" by Bobbie Carlyle:

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Lots more at the Quent Cordair home page. Go browse around. I promise you'll come away feeling better.

Which is the effect art is SUPPOSED to have.

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