CHRISTIAN ART - September 1966 - Volume 4 - Number 2

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September 1966 Volume 4 Number 2 issue of CHRISTIAN ART featuring Christian-themed visual arts, including coverage of “Flowers of Evil” by Joachim Probst and the article “Art is a Stand Against Decay.” Provides editorial and regional staff listings, a section “THIS MONTH” with featured pages and lecture/supplement references, and an introduction to poetry selection by Roger F. Cooper. Includes publication policies, contribution guidance, subscription and mailing information, and a biographical introduction describing Cooper’s education and ministry background.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

THIS MONTH

On the cover

Introducing Roger F. Cooper

Publication and contribution information

a monthly RevIew of aRt made foR God's GReateR GLoRy ④septemBeR,1966④volume 4,numBeR 2田 CHRISTIAN ART # 田CHRISTIAN ART田 September 1966 Volume 4 Number 2 Joseph F.Paluch PublisherEditorFeature EditorArt DirectorNicea EditorPoetry EditorGuild Field Representative Gerri Rothbauer Carl Merschel Gerald Hardy Willard Spence Roger F.Cooper Mary E.Stage Associate Editors: John F.O'Callaghan George Devine lrwin St.John Tucker Rev.Richard Douaire Charles Edward Stade Roger Nachtwey Egon Weiner Regional Correspondents:Mrs.L.W.Almy6500 N.FranklinDenver,Colorado Carolyn Gwadz 3 Stewart Court -G-3 Newport,Rhode Island Mrs.F.Buskey Mrs.Margot C.Blair 140W.Broad Street 5 East Sellers Annapolis,Md.21402 Burlington,N.J.08106 Mrs.Katherine K.Owens308 W.Farmington RoadVirginia Beach,Va.23454 # THIS MONTH ON THE COVER:“Flowers of Evil”an oil,52x48,done in 1959by Joachim Probst,now in the collection of Ernest Raboff.Thearticle,“Art is a Stand Against Decay”was prepared by Mrs.Helene Nelson from a number of taped interviews between JoachimProbst and Gerald Hardy,CA art director. Pages 3-11 Art is a Stand Against DecayNICEA SupplementNewsChristian ArtChristian Art Slide/Tape Lectures Pages 12-14,17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 # Introducing ROGER F.COOPER Roger has agreed to select poetry for the pages of CA so thatthis art form will again be a regular feature.Some of you mayremember his poem,“Spring Testimony”which was publishedin the March issue.To help you become better acquainted,ReverendCooper's“Curriculum Vitae”is printed in the next column. Contributions for the poetry page (no restrictions on style or length)along with a brief biographical sketch,should be mailed directlyto: Roger F.Cooper,Hamma School of Theology,Springfield,Ohio 45501. CHRISTIAN ART,Copyright 1966 by Graphle House,Ine.,at Chtcago,Inols 60626.Second class postage patd at Chtcago,Hnols 60626,FIfty cents per copy.55.00 per year;59.00 for 2 years;S12.00 for 3 years,Bulk subBcrlptlons:6or more to one address,52.50 per year each;20 or more to one address,&2.00 per year eachSchool bulk subscrlptlons:6 or more to one address.$2.00 per year each (101ssues-September thru June;20 or more to one address.$1.65 per year each (101ssues-Septemer thru June),CHRISTIAN ART welcomes contrfbutions,photographlc and wrltten,but assumes no responsblltry for un- sollcited manuscrlpts unless accompanied by self-addressed envelope wth suffletent postage for return. Every reasonable precautlon will be taken with manuscripts and photographs,but the edtors assume no responsblty for loss or damage. 1801 west greenleaf avenue,chicago,ilinois 60626·465-4990 I was born on June 7,1932,the first of four children,in Rochester, N.Y. My father was a bakery truck driver and has subsequentlybecome a factory worker.I worked part-time while in high school,first as a paperboy,later as a clerk in a hobby shop.Upon grad-uating from high school I had neither the money nor the motivationfor pursuing higher education and went to work for the EastmanKodak Company,employed first as a messenger and later as aprocessed film inspector.While working for Kodak as a messengerI had an opportunity to read the New Testament through,and realizedthat God had a claim on my life.A trip to Wittenberg to visit afriend,who is now a Lutheran minister,convinced me that Godcould use a minister who is interested in photography and audio-visual aids. I came to college with $100 in my pocket,no financial resourcesin my family,but with a willingness to use my experience to fi-nance my education.I worked in a camera store in Springfieldduring the academic year,worked at Kodak during two summers,and eventually functioned as head of the audio-visual department of theWittenberg library.At Wittenberg I met and married CharlotteBoster,and we are now the parents of two children -Elizabeth,age 4,and Christopher,age 3.By taking some summer coursesit was

FAQs

What artwork and article are highlighted on the cover?

The cover features “Flowers of Evil,” an oil by Joachim Probst done in 1959. It also references the article “Art is a Stand Against Decay,” prepared by Helene Nelson from taped interviews between Probst and Gerald Hardy.

Who is introduced as the poetry selector for this issue?

Roger F. Cooper is introduced to select poetry for the pages of CHRISTIAN ART. His poem “Spring Testimony” was previously published in the March issue, and his “Curriculum Vitae” is printed in the next column.

How should contributions for the poetry page be submitted?

Contributions for the poetry page are mailed directly to Roger F. Cooper at Hamma School of Theology, Springfield, Ohio 45501, with no restrictions on style or length.

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