The Christian story : five Asian artists today / Patricia C. Pongracz, Volker Küster, John W. Cook ; preface by Ena Heller.

Includes bibliographical references (page 164).

"Published to accompany the opening of a major new exhibition at the Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA), New York, in June 2007, this volume explores in nearly fifty new paintings how the Judeo-Christian narrative is adapted to western markets and indigenous audiences alike." "Paintings by leading contemporary Asian artists Sawal Chinnawong (Thailand), Wisnu Sasongko (Indonesia), He Qi (China), Nalini Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), and Nyoman Darsane (Bali) highlight the different ways in which artists of diverse cultures today reconceive Biblical tales. Through a thoughtful exploration of the indigenous characteristics of Asian painting, this book shows that although the artists represented share one medium, they tell their stories very differently, depending on visual forms, signs and symbols that appeal to their particular cultures." "The volume features both color plates of the artworks in the exhibition, and sample portrayals of the artists' oeuvre. Scholarly essays by Patricia C. Pongracz, Volker Kuster and John W. Cook provide vital context to the works, and place them within the larger framework of contemporary Asian art."--Jacket

Religious or aesthetic lessons? ; the Bible illustrated Asian artists / Patricia C. Pongracz -- Christian art in Asia : yesterday and today / Volker Küster -- Introducing Asian biblical art to a western audience / John W. Cook -- Catalog: Covenants in the Old Testament -- Infancy of Christ -- Ministry -- Passion -- Gospel messages in today's world.