Reformation influences art and music from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Reformation had a profound impact on art and music in the sixteenth century. It transformed the way that religious themes were represented in visual art, as Protestantism rejected the use of religious images and icons in worship. This led to a decline in the production of traditional religious art in Catholic regions, as artists turned to secular subjects or portraits instead. In Protestant areas, artists found new ways to express their faith through art, such as illustrating biblical stories or creating simple, unadorned church decorations. Music was also affected by the Reformation, as Protestant reformers sought to make worship more accessible to the laity by introducing congregational singing in the vernacular language. This led to the development of new forms of sacred music, such as hymns and chorales, that...
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