Contributions of Roman Civilization From the beginning of time both art and religion have played essential roles in human civilization. I intend to explore a part of mankind's special relationship with religion, some of the magnificent art that has been created in the name of God. I will try to cover the world's major religions and their art, as well as the influences on each. Please note, and this is very important, this page in …showed first 75 words of 551 total…

…showed last 75 words of 551 total…an artist is free to create their own work and determine its content, one has to wonder how far they can go in portraying their personal vision. A good example is Dali's Crucifixion, which created a furor in his native Spain and throughout the art world. One might also imagine an implicit restriction on art that might somehow portray a deity or religious icon in a less "holy" way, a way less worthy of worship.