About This Quote
Augustine said, “But we must be aware that art cannot be used to show the validity of Christianity.” This statement perfectly sums up the relationship between art and religion. Augustine was trying to caution artists not to let their work be used as a means to spread their religious beliefs. He believed that artistic expression should only exist for the purpose of expressing the beauty of God’s creation. He believed that there are rules that can be followed in this artistic expression, but those rules are strictly guidelines, not laws.