Exploring Beauty in Art and Liturgy Through Aquinas' Perspective

A dive into Thomas Aquinas' definition of beauty, encompassing everything that exists and its presence in artistic creations and liturgical practices. The chapter discusses the relationship between beauty, love, Christianity, and the profound beauty of Jesus, underlining key terms like integritas, proportio, and claretas. Through examples like a beautiful tree and Tolkien's portrayal of trees in 'Lord of the Rings,' the concept of beauty as understood by Aquinas is illustrated and extended to all of being.