How did art of the Counter-Reformation differ from that of Protestant Europe?

How did art of the Counter-Reformation differ from that of Protestant Europe?

Protestant movements outlawed any kind of art in their churches (graven images are considered sinful in the ten commandments). The Catholic church, however, kept churning out the religious iconography. Protestant art depicts scenes of daily life and business, catholic focuses on religious and mythological themes.

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June 24 2009 06:49 pm | Protestant

One Response to “How did art of the Counter-Reformation differ from that of Protestant Europe?”

  1. Oswald29 on 25 Jun 2009 at 12:31 am #

    Protestant movements outlawed any kind of art in their churches (graven images are considered sinful in the ten commandments). The Catholic church, however, kept churning out the religious iconography. Protestant art depicts scenes of daily life and business, catholic focuses on religious and mythological themes.
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