Horror, Beauty and the Sacred | Matthew Wilkinson

Discussing horror and the sacred, terror in beauty, music, architecture and the transcendent, with Dr. Matthew Wilkinson.

📱 MATTHEW WILKINSON
https://www.youtube.com/@UCPo3842Pl_Z3Xqo9GYACUzw
https://matthewwilkinson.net
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS
00:35 - Intro to Matthew
02:37 - The Role of the Organ in Worship
04:47 - Journey into Sacred Music
07:07 - Cultural Context of Sacred Music
09:45 - The Interplay of Music and the Sacred
12:20 - The Human Element in Music
14:47 - Byzantine Chant vs. Gregorian Chant
17:16 - The Communal Aspect of Sacred Music
19:45 - Reflections on Contemporary Sacred Music
26:52 - Understanding Economia in Orthodox Tradition
29:54 - The Role of Music in Worship
32:29 - The Intersection of Beauty and Terror
38:15 - The Relationship Between Beauty and Human Experience
41:42 - AI and the Authenticity of Art
51:14 - Architecture, Beauty, and Community

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Floreology is dedicated to the science of human flourishing, and how it intersects with Christianity. Each week, we sit down with world-class experts to explore faith, science, and flourishing, to help you see the impact of Christianity on every aspect of human experience.

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