Expressions of Jesus - (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This one-of-a-kind curated collection of artwork showcases images of Jesus Christ from nearly 100 diverse artists throughout history and from around the world. No one throughout history has been depicted in art as much as Jesus Christ has. This unique artbook features the broadest collection of art from the most diverse collection of Christian artists, bringing together and celebrating the way Jesus Christ has been portrayed throughout history and culture. As Christianity took hold in Europe, anti-Semitism was also increasing; so, in time, artists purposefully painted Jesus Christ and Mary, His mother, with whiter skin and more European features. But throughout time, many artists continued to create images of Jesus in ways that reflected their own culture. Whether Jesus Christ is depicted as MaäA]ãa ori, Chinese, Tongan, Swedish, Mexican, Navajo, Cameroonian, or South African, His message is the same. He calls all of us to love one another and come unto Him to find rest and peace.Expressions of Jesus is a reflection of the unparalleled impact of Jesus's life and teachings on His followers around the world"--

Book Synopsis

This one-of-a-kind curated collection of artwork showcases images of Jesus Christ from nearly 100 diverse artists throughout history and from around the world.

No one throughout history has been depicted in art as much as Jesus Christ has. This unique artbook features the broadest collection of art from the most diverse collection of Christian artists, bringing together and celebrating the way Jesus Christ has been portrayed throughout history and culture.

As Christianity took hold in Europe, anti-Semitism was also increasing; so, in time, artists purposefully painted Jesus Christ and Mary, His mother, with whiter skin and more European features. But throughout time, many artists continued to create images of Jesus in ways that reflected their own culture.

Whether Jesus Christ is depicted as Māori, Chinese, Tongan, Swedish, Mexican, Navajo, Cameroonian, or South African, His message is the same. He calls all of us to love one another and come unto Him to find rest and peace.

Expressions of Jesus is a reflection of the unparalleled impact of Jesus's life and teachings on His followers around the world.

About the Author

Rose Datoc Dall is an award-winning Filipina-American artist, born in 1968 in Washington, DC, and raised in Northern Virginia. She received a BFA in Art History and Fine Art Studio from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in 1990. Her contemporary figurative paintings are distinctive by her use of bold colors and dynamic design, but her most iconic work is her religious art, including depictions of Jesus Christ. Her artwork is in several permanent museum and university collections. Mrs. Dall and her husband are the parents of four children and a growing number of grandchildren.