Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection

Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection (Gallery 119)

For hundreds of years, the Bible has been the most-printed and best-selling book in the world. At the same time, it has served as a continual inspiration for visual art, from stories of creation and the ancient history of Israel to the life of Jesus and his teachings.

The function of biblical art can vary, from being meant for public display to support communal worship to serving as illustration for the written text; other times, artists may create independent artworks, using the stories to express their own personal devotion or broader concerns. Yet always, the resulting artwork is an interpretation of the text, using the language of art—colors, shapes, lines—to create a visual commentary that can open up new insights. Drawing on artworks from across cultures and in a range of mediums—including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures—this exhibition considers how images drawn from the Bible invite us to see “the old, old story” anew. 

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Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.