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Via Pulchritudinis

Latin for 'the way of beauty.' In Christian thought it describes beauty as a path by which the human person may be drawn toward contemplation of truth, goodness, and ultimately God; sacred art participates in this path when beauty serves revelation rather than mere ornament.

Short Definition

Latin for 'the way of beauty.' In Christian thought it describes beauty as a path by which the human person may be drawn toward contemplation of truth, goodness, and ultimately God; sacred art participates in this path when beauty serves revelation rather than mere ornament.

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Intermediate

Language Origin

Latin

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Latin for ‘the way of beauty.’ In Christian thought it describes beauty as a path by which the human person may be drawn toward contemplation of truth, goodness, and ultimately God; sacred art participates in this path when beauty serves revelation rather than mere ornament.