Earthmerlin Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Art isn't too much my thing but I'd like to incorporate some Christmas-themed (or holiday-themed) artwork this season. We're Christians but other religious artwork is perfectly welcome. It doesn't necessarily need to be religion-based either. Books are good as are online exhibits along with YouTube videos. I ordered from the library a gingerbread house cookbook that's got plenty of photos. Can you think of 'classic' artwork or more contemporary stuff that I can tie in? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah0000 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 You're not looking to do art, correct? Just appreciation? I don't have any specific suggestions for you but you might want to expand your search to include winter themed art. You might find more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 That would have been huge during the Renaissance, no?https://www.google.ca/search?q=renaissance+christmas+art&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi4_eXorvjeAhXgCTQIHd_1B-MQsAR6BAgBEAE&biw=1445&bih=676 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Norman Rockwell comes to mind. I think this site would be great if you were to do a bit on symbolism in art and comparison of styles: http://the-creative-business.com/24-famous-paintings-nativity/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Another possibly? helpful search for book titles:https://www.google.ca/search?q=art+appreciation+books+christmas&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjwsqajr_jeAhUzMn0KHbBDDvkQsAR6BAgFEAE&biw=1445&bih=676 ETA: I don't know how much time you have to sort through google searches, so wanted to mention there was a Sister Wendy on the Art of Christmas title. Edited November 29, 2018 by KathyBC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 The Nativity and Adoration of the Magi are popular themes in art. 10 examples of Renaissance art from Tuscany Medieval to Modern Modern - around the World Thomas Nast and Norman Rockwell produced many secular works with a Christmas-theme. Pictoral overview of Santa Claus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLucy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I used The Christmas Story: Told Through Paintings (Metropolitan Museum of Art) several years ago with kids from elementary to high school age. The Christmas Story HTH, LLucy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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