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Selected Bibliography


May 31, 2024
Sacred Art: The Problem of Modern Philosophy in Brutalist Churches
If you have followed my ramblings here at MutualArt for any length of time, you’ll probably have noticed that I make a concerted effort...


Oct 26, 2023
Sacred Art: Transience and Continuity at the Grand Shrine of Ise
In the West, art is usually considered a product. Rembrandt would paint a portrait for a patron; it would be a masterpiece, and that...


Apr 7, 2023
Illuminated Manuscripts and the Value of Time
Computers and phones have allowed virtually anyone to become an artist. The near-universal availability of free or low-cost photography,...
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