Jerk-Over Temple Painting

https://youtu.be/j06kqepaJ0Q?si=FZe8YcrLWkt_niPH Religion has often mandated modest clothing styles. The evolutionary flow of the figures in this painting remains open to interpretation. Is it a progression from the nudity of Adam and Eve towards the Amish? Or is it assimilation from the plain clothing to casual attire, eventually leading to full exposure? The body is a costumed temple that reflects communal moral codes. The couple dance in a worshipful King David posture, denying prudish notions that the body is intrinsically evil. The body is set free in a state of spiritual adoration. Dancing is condemned by conservative Mennonite groups. In North America there are over one-thousand different Christian denominations, based on differing interpretations of scripture. These divisions are also numerous among Anabaptists. The Old Order term jerk over describes those who leave their denomination for a more liberal group. The progression is often from Amish, to Beachy Amish, to Conservative Mennonite, to Mennonite Church U.S.A. As congregations become more liberal, a loss of cultural distinction is inevitable. Some of the main cultural issues involved in the jerk over experience for American Mennonites are: · Language: Use of Pennsylvania Dutch or English · Transportation: Horse and buggy, bicycles, black bumper cars, automobiles · Clothing: Hats, beards, cape dresses, prayer bonnets, neckties, buttons, silk stockings, white wedding dresses · Entertainment: Owning a radio or television, attending cinema · Modern Conveniences: Farm equipment, electricity, telephone

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:42 W x 16 H x 2 D in

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