2007-12-15 21:52:26 · 10 answers · asked by Indy Indy Indy!!!! 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And by appreciate I mean Fully Appreciate.
2007-12-15 21:53:06 · update #1
Probably not. No matter how much we appreciate the artistry, it has no religious significance for us. But it is a very beautiful work of art, and I was appalled when that nut took a sledge hammer to it. I'm glad it wasn't any worse damaged than it was.
P.S. I read the other answers. Seems several don't even know that you are referring to that marvelous statue by Michelangelo.
2007-12-16 07:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I just read some stuff about it on the web and well... who knows. It's all about art - art is in the eye of the beholder.
I did find this though...
"...The term "pietà " (Latin: pietas) originated from a custom of the Roman Empire around the time of 64 AD, referring to the act of prostrating oneself, and putting forth an "Emotion...of great love accompanied with revering fear....of the [Roman] Gods"...."
So do Catholics understand this like the Romans did - given that they invented it?
2007-12-16 05:59:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sly Phi AM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can I appreciate art as much as you do? Probably more, as I majored in art one of my times at college. Can I appreciate the beauty of Mary's expression? Can I appreciate how Michelangelo captured the pain of a mother who has lost her son? Can I appreciate the incredible talent that allowed this man to carve a piece that is so intricate, so delicate, so inspiring? Yes, I believe I can.
2007-12-16 06:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do realise what "atheist" means, right?
EDIT: Dave R (and anybody else who hasn't heard of this): a pieta is a depiction of Mary mourning over the body of Jesus. I'm sure it's very tasteful (especially the ones printed on velvet).
2007-12-16 05:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I imagine ex catholic atheists would
2007-12-16 06:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I fully do not appreciate it.
2007-12-16 05:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What the hell is a pieta,a few atheists probably even give a sh#t.
2007-12-16 05:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Dave R 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i appreciate michelangelo's pietÃ
2007-12-16 06:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by thankyou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh... No, they don't believe in any of it.
2007-12-16 05:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Lilli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell does rant mean?
2007-12-16 05:56:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋