what impact does religious art have on those looking on – believers and non-believers?

•impact on people as a whole 

          •make people think about God 

          •hopes that people think about the religious message behind it 

          •may put some people off religion if the message is unacceptable

          •can cause numinous feelings in people with a greater feeling and sense of wonder 

          •may generate shock and a sense of appreciation for the work 

          •can cause others to show their own revelation or act of devotion since they are inspired 

•impact on believers 

          •understand the message it contains 

          •have a emotional response since it is personal 

          •makes them think more deeply about their religion 

          •may bring feelings of joy, realising how great their religion is 

          •cause offence if they feel is blasphemous 

•impact on non-believers 

          •may be angry if they disagree with the views and if it’s imposed 

          •may realise that the image is further proof that God does not exist 

          •may shock them e.g graffiti 

          •may cause them to realise that they have the same spiritual beliefs 

          •may inspire others to follow the same religious path