JOURNAL ARTICLE

SISTER CORITA'S IMMACULATE ART: In the 1960s, a nun in California decided to make contemporary art -- and managed to serve both the Vatican and the anti-Vietnam War movement in the process.

  • Published In: Jacobin Magazine, 2024, n. 53. P. 78 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and work of Corita Kent, also known as Sister Mary Corita, an American artist and nun who blended medieval imagery with pop art to create a unique form of religious iconography. Topics include her influence from Andy Warhol that led to her pop art transition, her engagement with social issues like poverty and racism, and the enduring legacy of her work, which emphasized peace, equality, and compassion.

Additional Information

  • Source:Jacobin Magazine. 2024/04, Issue 53, p78
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2470-6930
  • Accession Number:179159300

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