Keywords
Creativity
Religion
Religious art
Religious plot
Sacred
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Abstract
The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformative nature of the religious and artistic complex within the context of cult practices, highlighting its role as a stable integrated system through a philosophical and religious lens. Both art and religion are characterized as intertwined manifestations of social consciousness and social institutions. The conceptual framework explores the notion of a sacral-ideological system within the artistic-religious complex, delving into its significance within Christianity as a whole and across various denominations. This system plays a crucial role in shaping the distinctiveness and "charismatic" nature of religious behaviors within Christianity. Empirical evidence supports the claim that, regardless of the specific artistic forms employed in Christian religious practices, art is utilized to reinforce the influence of church teachings. It is noteworthy that the sacredness inherent in religion is not solely amplified through artistic means but also generated by the artistic component itself. This adaptation of the static sacred element within Christian religious art to the dynamic and ever-evolving challenges of the world serves to heighten its sacredness. Furthermore, the study establishes that the artistic component of Christian religious worship, acting as a carrier of sacred meanings, transforms the static nature of divine services into a vivid, symbolic, and dynamic process within the context of temple activities. The findings of the study indicate that sacredness, which serves as a defining characteristic of religion, is not solely enhanced by art but also generated through the artistic components themselves. This adaptation process allows for the adjustment of the static nature of sacred elements within Christian religious art to effectively respond to the demands posed by a changing and dynamic world. Furthermore, the research establishes that the artistic component of the Christian religious cult serves as a conduit for sacred content during temple activities. It facilitates the transformation of static liturgical practices into vibrant, tangible, and dynamic processes, thereby elevating them to a qualitatively new level within the realm of social culture.
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