Why Italy

Why is it that when you enter an Indian home, you find many object of art related to their religion, yet...?

...in a Christian home there is usually nothing at all. The reason I ask is that there is a great deal of beautiful art, especially Italian paintings, which would grace a Christian home, especially since Italy is a great bastion of Christianity. I simply can't imagine being able to resist purchasing fine art prints and hanging them up .... at least in the front hallway where they would look beautiful with a vase of fresh flowers or some plants and a lovely lamp. I just looked online and found some fine art prints. Here are some of the titles of the paintings which would look grace the atmosphere: Fra Angelico (1395-1455) **************************** (musical angel series, some of) Angel with a violin Angel playing a trumpet Angel holding a trumpet (at least 1 more is available: Angel with a drum) ***************************** The Annunciation; circa 1430-32 Detail of Heaven: The Last Judgment Not one is the least bit upsetting or tragic. Peace

Public Comments

1. that is simply your home..I have been in many xian homes that had artwork pertaining to their religion
2. my family used to decorate thier house with christian stuff. I kinda wish they didnt, it makes me feel uncomfortable. Mythical beings hold more beauty than religious art. I wouldnt mind a dragon on my wall, or some faeries and unicorns.
3. I have many Indian friends and the reason they display their culture's art is because they are very proud of their heritage.
4. Roman Catholics do at least. My boyfriends grandma's house has TONS of catholic nick-nacks, and crusifixes, LOTS of biblical aret work. BEAUTIFULL home, and all the catholic nick nacks make the home have a very inviting charisma.. I've noticed indian homes with their religiouse nick nacks have very inviting HOMEY senses's I like it.
5. LOL. You should see my grandparents' house. It looks like the freaking Vatican. Anyway I think people who are in the market for that kind of stuff know where to buy tacky, sentimental Christian props for the home.
6. You're right - the average Christian home doesn't have religious paintings, but I have worked several pieces into our Italian decor. I've always wanted a grotto in my back yard - just a serene place that I could go to and meditate. Blessings!
7. Have you lost your mind? First of all, most Christian homes do have religious articles in them: Bibles, Crucifix on the wall, picture of Christ on the fridge, all kinds of stuff, so I have to wonder if you ever actually went into a Christian person's home at all. In fact, most people would criticize a Christian BECAUSE they have statues of Mary, etc., so your question continues to confuse me. Personally, I do not need statues and things sitting around to show people I am Christian. Hopefully, my life and my daily example to others would say who I am, not some picture.
8. But they do have their icons alll over the place. NASCAR posters, Velvet Elvis paintings, Precious Moments figurines....and much, much more.
9. I guess that whatever idol is most important to a person will be the one displayed in a home. I had a friend who has a football shrine to Alabama Football but his family Bible is in a drawer somewhere. You don't have to go gaudy to the max with religious artifacts in the home but it's always nice to have a picture or a figurine/statue to not only act as a reminder of ones beliefs, but also to tastefully decor the home.
10. I don't want anything that will take my focus off Jesus...
11. You have not seen many Christian homes, my friend. I'm in my home office, and - I count seven icons, two Crucifixes, two angels on my walls - and that's without even turning around.