Spirituality of Artistic Service

In the document Letter of his Holiness Pope John Paul II to Artists, pointed out that artists, with their creation, perform a professional social service for benefit common good through “spirituality artistic service”, which, perspective “educational art,” contributes life and revival individual society. Since does not specify what model such spirituality would consist of, goal this paper is offer proposal theoretical elaboration its potential framework. The topic discussed from Christian theological aesthetics. starting point development creation. indicated framework based on three dimensions first represents creation points depths mystery sacred symbols. second dimension relies contemporary form religious imagery in changed cultural circumstances order adequately present transcendent meaning existence. third awakens admiration recipients contemplation, thus enabling spiritual transformation serving as bearer eschatological hope. end, it shown can serve implementation new art suitable environment: mystagogic, existential, contemplative.