[con·trap·pos·to] : noun, visual arts
etymology: Italian past participle of contrapporre: to set opposite; to contrast
definition: a sculptural scheme in which a standing human figure is poised such that all weight rests on one leg, called the "engaged leg," resulting in asymmetrical and disproportionate posturing.
This blog is mostly for my own purposes. It is median for me to sort through challenging ideas via juxtaposition. Critical thinking and writing in synergy produce much fruit.
And this blog is all about synergy*. I invite you to come alongside me [see *] as we explore various multi-dimensional ideas. The Bible is riddled with juxtaposition. The Old Covenant and the New. Christ as man and Christ as God. The Lion of Judah and the Lamb that was slain. Worship in Spirit and in Truth. God’s perfect Love and His infinite hatred of sin. Christ’s never-ending glory and absolute humility. His deepest reverence toward God and full equality with God.
What kind of God would we serve if He were only all-knowing, but not all-powerful? Or only fearful, but not still good? And how could we display His image by the strength of a single limb?
There is beauty in complication. Let us explore this, together – and prayerfully seek balance in the footholds of the unchanging Word.
The Word that is both our Rock and Light.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.”
Romans 12:2-3
3 comments:
Very interesting... I look forward to further discussions on the matter.
Might I inquire as to where your knowledge of "contrapposto" originated?
Dave - Thanks for visiting my blog. And I'm glad I followed the link to yours. I like the purpose you've set for yourself in this blog. It will be interesting to see where it (and God) takes you.
Godot - your blog was fun too. No chance at slipping into mundane language, I see. I bet you guys are a hoot!
Daniel - Oh, "coming in full circle", you say?
I was unfortunate enough to be in a normal history class. *sigh*...
Richard - David has told me much about you! How interesting finding someone like you in a place like this, it truly has been a blessing in disguise! I really look forward to having more time to thoroughly examine your blog. And thank you kindly, I believe that writing is a lost art, and I like to show that our vocabulary is not dying in our generation. Look forward to hearing more from me.
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