From time immemorial, art has fed on the sacred and, beyond and below religious sentiment, the sacred has informed artistic creation. Many atheist artists claim to be inspired by the sacred, by elevation and inner illumination. Historical examples are legion, and contemporary artists with widely diverse practices and philosophical stance also acknowledge, even publicize, this sacred aspect of their work. Beyond words, this is art as a vehicle for an existential trajectory, stretching towards the sublime.
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