ny places in the Bible such as Ex. 15 in which the Hebrews were rescued from Pharaohs army, and they sang praises to God. Drama and dance also show up in the Scripture. In Ezekial, we read about how Ezekial was commanded to perform a drama every day for more then a year, so that the Jews would see what God was trying to say to them. This is all evidence that poetry, music, dramas and dance are art forms recognized by God. There are eleven aspects of art in which Francis Schaeffer believes Christians should have an understanding of. (1) The work of art has a value in itself. This is very important, for if we miss this point we miss the very essence of art. (2) Art forms add strength to the world-view, which shows through, no matter if the view is true or false. (3) In all forms of writing both poetry and prose, it makes a tremendous difference whether there is a certainty or a discontinuity with the normal words in normal syntax. Many writers tend to disassociate their works from the normal language, which makes it difficult for the reader to understand. (4) The fact that something is a work of art does not make it sacred. In other words if we read something or see something we dont have to believe that it is truth. (5) Four standards of judgment: technical excellence; validity; intellectual content; integration of content and vehicle. These four judgments are the way in which we should look at an artwork. (6) Art can be used for any type of message, from pure fantasy to detailed history. (7) Styles of art form change and there is nothing wrong with this. (8) There is no such thing as a godly or ungodly style. (9) The abnormality of the revolting world, and the meaningfulness and purposefulness of life. These are world-views. (10) Christian art is by no means always religious artthat is, art that deals with religious themes. It is worth mans while to create works upon the basis of the great works God has already created. (11) Every artis...
