
Can Beauty Save the World? Aquinas on Art and Liturgy | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Beauty and Integrity in Nature and Art
The chapter delves into the concepts of integrity, proportion, and beauty in nature using examples from a forest and a mischievous cat named Leo. It further discusses the beauty found in animals like horses, the virtues of figures like Mother Teresa, and the love of God as the ultimate expression of beauty. The chapter also explores how various forms of art, including painting, music, poetry, and architecture, serve as reflections of God's beauty in the world, providing insights into the depth and complexity of human existence.
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