"Cherubim and Guardian Angels" Zine - Edition #2
How did artists interpret terrifying divine figures from the Holy Bible as chunky, cute babies? Where or what got lost in translation?
From the Introduction:
Visual manifestations of cherubim vary greatly in form depending on their cosmological foundation — three characters immediately come to mind:
BABY ANGEL: usually a boy, usually naked or wrapped in a white robe;
CUPID/EROS: the aforementioned traits, plus a bow and quiver of arrows; and
FOUR-HEADED FIGURE WITH SEVERAL PAIRS OF WINGS: an angel of a scarier, more biblically-accurate variety, definitely not a baby.
Cupids and celestial babies sit on the opposite end of the visual spectrum to the “be not afraid” angels carrying out holy missions. If cherubim signal to these different images, where, when, and why did that fracture occur? How do they manifest now?
Revolutionary shifts and challenges in society are mirrored in art and design. Hearty talks about international art history cannot be had without discussing spirituality, religion, cosmology, and mythology. Objects, whether they be vessels, talismans, totems, or charms, are central to historical religious and spiritual practices. Architecture was foundational because places of worship/reflection/meditation such as monasteries, gardens, and shrines required thoughtful construction.
Published by Tyler Keylon, 2024.
Second Edition.
Cover printed on yellow 70lb card stock, book block printed on white 50lb smooth text. 40 pages, full color, est. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
How did artists interpret terrifying divine figures from the Holy Bible as chunky, cute babies? Where or what got lost in translation?
From the Introduction:
Visual manifestations of cherubim vary greatly in form depending on their cosmological foundation — three characters immediately come to mind:
BABY ANGEL: usually a boy, usually naked or wrapped in a white robe;
CUPID/EROS: the aforementioned traits, plus a bow and quiver of arrows; and
FOUR-HEADED FIGURE WITH SEVERAL PAIRS OF WINGS: an angel of a scarier, more biblically-accurate variety, definitely not a baby.
Cupids and celestial babies sit on the opposite end of the visual spectrum to the “be not afraid” angels carrying out holy missions. If cherubim signal to these different images, where, when, and why did that fracture occur? How do they manifest now?
Revolutionary shifts and challenges in society are mirrored in art and design. Hearty talks about international art history cannot be had without discussing spirituality, religion, cosmology, and mythology. Objects, whether they be vessels, talismans, totems, or charms, are central to historical religious and spiritual practices. Architecture was foundational because places of worship/reflection/meditation such as monasteries, gardens, and shrines required thoughtful construction.
Published by Tyler Keylon, 2024.
Second Edition.
Cover printed on yellow 70lb card stock, book block printed on white 50lb smooth text. 40 pages, full color, est. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
How did artists interpret terrifying divine figures from the Holy Bible as chunky, cute babies? Where or what got lost in translation?
From the Introduction:
Visual manifestations of cherubim vary greatly in form depending on their cosmological foundation — three characters immediately come to mind:
BABY ANGEL: usually a boy, usually naked or wrapped in a white robe;
CUPID/EROS: the aforementioned traits, plus a bow and quiver of arrows; and
FOUR-HEADED FIGURE WITH SEVERAL PAIRS OF WINGS: an angel of a scarier, more biblically-accurate variety, definitely not a baby.
Cupids and celestial babies sit on the opposite end of the visual spectrum to the “be not afraid” angels carrying out holy missions. If cherubim signal to these different images, where, when, and why did that fracture occur? How do they manifest now?
Revolutionary shifts and challenges in society are mirrored in art and design. Hearty talks about international art history cannot be had without discussing spirituality, religion, cosmology, and mythology. Objects, whether they be vessels, talismans, totems, or charms, are central to historical religious and spiritual practices. Architecture was foundational because places of worship/reflection/meditation such as monasteries, gardens, and shrines required thoughtful construction.
Published by Tyler Keylon, 2024.
Second Edition.
Cover printed on yellow 70lb card stock, book block printed on white 50lb smooth text. 40 pages, full color, est. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.