It Was Noted in the Reading That Religious Art Naturally

question 18

Essay

It was noted in the reading that religious art naturally connects to religious emotion, and yet the emotion of such art can also become detached from the religion. Use an example from the reading or lecture-we noted Bach's music, the dancing of Dervishes, and the cathedrals of Europe-and explain first how the art enhances religion and then what happens when it ceases to be religious. Somewhere in this discussion you should make some reference to Ultimate Being.

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Definitions:

Intense Music

Music characterized by high energy, often with loud volumes, strong beats, or emotionally charged lyrics that evoke a deep response.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

posits that an optimal level of arousal for performance exists, where too little or too much arousal can impair performance.

Optimal Levels

The most favorable, efficient, or effective state of something for a particular purpose or outcome.

Moderate Levels

Degrees or extents of a particular condition or activity that are considered average, not excessive or minimal.