I should add re: my comment that I rarely see Scripture used in decorative schemes in English churches that obviously once Commandment boards were required. It's Scripture verses painted on the walls or columns, as in this church, that I have seen less often.
This is *really* interesting to see and almost providential as I've been thinking about using more text based graphics for church art in a way that's rooted in the Reformed tradition - especially important as I want to avoid appropriating aesthetics from Islamic art.
Like you, I'm used to seeing the Commandment boards and also scripture interspersed with illustrations (late Victorian/Edwardian anglo-catholic circles), but this certainly expands the visual traditions to learn from, so to speak!
I’m not sure. Certainly Nowell’s had a particular relationship to Convocation, and perhaps this is enough to justify the attention that has been given to it. But I think Ian Green is right that it was very much one leading light among many when it comes to late Elizabethan catechisms.
I should add re: my comment that I rarely see Scripture used in decorative schemes in English churches that obviously once Commandment boards were required. It's Scripture verses painted on the walls or columns, as in this church, that I have seen less often.
This is *really* interesting to see and almost providential as I've been thinking about using more text based graphics for church art in a way that's rooted in the Reformed tradition - especially important as I want to avoid appropriating aesthetics from Islamic art.
Like you, I'm used to seeing the Commandment boards and also scripture interspersed with illustrations (late Victorian/Edwardian anglo-catholic circles), but this certainly expands the visual traditions to learn from, so to speak!
Oh that’s so interesting, and I’m so glad it was helpful!
I think this book might be of good use for you and the readers:
"To Proclaim, to Instruct and to Discipline.The Visuality of Texts in Calvinist Churches in the Dutch Republic" by Jacolien Wubs.
https://reforc.com/news/to-proclaim-to-instruct-and-to-discipline/
Oh, this looks excellent! Thank you so much!
Did other catechisms than Nowell’s receive royal commendation as well?
I’m not sure. Certainly Nowell’s had a particular relationship to Convocation, and perhaps this is enough to justify the attention that has been given to it. But I think Ian Green is right that it was very much one leading light among many when it comes to late Elizabethan catechisms.