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Many artists have had the same work appear on different U.S. postages stamps and many artists have had multiple works appear on U.S. postage stamps. The list does not include artists who were commissioned by the U.S. Post Office Department (or its successor, the United States Postal Service) to specifically create artwork for a postage stamp.
Religious images in Christian theology have a role within the liturgical and devotional life of adherents of certain Christian denominations. The use of religious images has often been a contentious issue in Christian history. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity.
Christian art includes a great many representations of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Such works are generally referred to as the " Madonna and Child " or "Virgin and Child". They are not usually representations of the Nativity specifically, but are often devotional objects representing a particular aspect or attribute of the Virgin Mary ...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly discourages tattoos, including those which incorporate LDS symbols promoted in other art forms. [21] Likewise body piercing , even if they include symbols that would otherwise be acceptable, are discouraged.
See also Category:Christian symbols For representations of Christianity in mainstream popular culture, see Category:Christianity in popular culture Wikimedia Commons has media related to Christian art .
In the teachings of the traditional Christian churches, the sacraments derive their saving power from the passion and resurrection of Christ, upon which the salvation of the world entirely depends. [1] The redemptive value of the resurrection has been expressed through Christian art, as well as being expressed in theological writings.
In 1904, Einar Holbøll, a Danish postal clerk, developed the idea of adding an extra charitable stamp on mailed holiday greetings during Christmas. [1] The money raised would be used to help children sick with tuberculosis. [2] The plan was approved by the Postmaster and the King of Denmark (Christian IX).
Most Christian groups use or have used art to some extent, including early Christian art and architecture and Christian media. Images of Jesus and narrative scenes from the Life of Christ are the most common subjects, and scenes from the Old Testament play a part in the art of most denominations.