The Arts

It’s amazing to think that after all this time, The Last Supper painting continues to hold its audience captive. It’s considered one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, but it almost didn’t survive! What else do you not know about this painting? Whether you spend time trying to name all the disciples or attribute thought bubbles to each one as they are captured in the moment Jesus announces his betrayal– there is so much to take in!

What makes the English poet Malcolm Guite such a compelling figure to Christians across the world?

This 10-year-old prodigy, who says God shows her what to paint, is using her gift to help the needy.

By attempting to sort out the worst of pop culture, did we also exclude the best it had to offer?

Things mentioned in this week's podcast: Barnabas Piper; Steve McGarvey’s interview with Barnabas Piper on Crosswalk.com; The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every Part of Life book; “On Christian Coloring Books and Meaningful Hobbies” blog post by Tim Challies and much more!

The Birth of a Nation tells the story of a historical figure, Nat Turner. Turner was a slave and a preacher who organized an uprising against white plantation owners in Southampton County, Va.

Phil Vischer, creator of the popular “Veggie Tales” cartoons, recently shared his thoughts on the series he created and what he is currently working on.

Lately, I’ve wondered if Christians have given up on the idea of Biblical craftsmanship, especially when it comes to movies.

A group of Christian artists in Beijing hopes to influence their culture through artwork infused with the gospel

All the preaching, teaching, music and entertainment beamed by Christian TV and radio is primarily consumed by evangelicals and weekly churchgoers.

Screenwriter and communication professor Craig Detweiler shares his thoughts on the theology of technology.

Exposure to classical music, art, and drama will enrich your children’s lives now and as they grow.

Anyone who grew up in the Church knows Christians have their own way of saying things.

Not only is this Christian musician proving that faith-based media can be entertaining, he’s helped dismantle the walls that divide Christian music from secular.