sacred art
[ˈseɪkrɪd ɑːrt]
nounpl: sacred arts
arte sacra
1. Art created for religious purposes or to express spiritual themes, typically found in churches, temples, and other places of worship
The cathedral's walls were adorned with beautiful sacred art depicting biblical scenes.
As paredes da catedral eram adornadas com bela arte sacra retratando cenas bíblicas.
2. Artistic works including paintings, sculptures, music, and architecture intended to inspire devotion or convey religious messages
During the Renaissance, many masters dedicated themselves to creating sacred art for the Church.
Durante o Renascimento, muitos mestres se dedicaram à criação de arte sacra para a Igreja.
3. The branch of art history and criticism that studies religious and spiritual artistic traditions
She specialized in sacred art history, focusing on medieval iconography.
Ela se especializava em história da arte sacra, focando em iconografia medieval.
Sacred art holds significant importance in both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, where it is often encountered in churches, religious processions, and cultural heritage sites. In the USA, sacred art encompasses various religious traditions including Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and others, reflecting the country's religious diversity. The term is commonly used in academic, museum, and ecclesiastical contexts.
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