Journal 4 – Different ways Jesus is Portrayed
1) What form of medium (music, art or literature ) allows you to best connect with Jesus and Why?
I believe artworks portray Jesus the best. I believe this because artworks can use symbols to represent Jesus. E.g. Jesus can be represent as a dove. Doves represent the Holy Spirit and also peace. Art helps us to connect with Jesus much easier then music can. Literature connects with Jesus the second best out of the three because literatures, like poems can be used to describe Jesus’ characteristics.
2) Why has Jesus been portrayed in so many different ways throughout history?
Jesus has been portrayed in many ways because of Jesus’ status. His status and His kindness gives Him the reason why people would portray him instead of someone else. Jesus sacrificed Himself to save man kind Artists usually either portrays Him as a kind and caring Man or the way he was put on the crucifix.
3) How is Jesus portrayed at Parramatta Marist?
Jesus is an important figure to the Catholic Faith. In Parramatta Marist, St Marcellin Champagnat is like Jesus. This is because Marcellin had dedicated his life to help children get a better education. Marcellin did not do well in his schooling during his young age, he does not want other people to have the same faith as he did.
4) What artistic time period do you think best represents your image of Jesus and why?
I believe that contemporary art will illustrate Jesus the best. Contemporary art has many styles which means that I will be able to use many ways to depict Jesus. I.e I can use cubism to draw Jesus using circular shapes which will represent Jesus being happy. If i use shapes with jagged edges, it will show the sorrow and unhappiness.
5) Identify one image of Jesus that appeals to you. What do you like about the representation?
The Image of Jesus that appeals me
(Click the link above to see the picture I’ve chosen)
I believe this image appeals me the most. The title of the art work is ‘Jesus blesses little children’. We can see Jesus’ care for the young children and the baby. Jesus is represent in the centre of the image showing that He is an important figure. I like how the artist created this image because of the different ages with the children showing how Jesus will care for all.
6) What factors currently shape your image of Jesus and why.
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