Announcing a Book of Mormon art contest! Do you love the Book of Mormon? Have you noticed that some figures from the scripture have been visualized many times and in many different ways, while others only have a handful of depictions? Or that certain scenes are almost always interpreted the same way in art? Are
Author Archives: Jennifer Champoux
In this video, artist Lester Yocum discusses what we can learn from the example of Captain Moroni, and shares details about his artistic process in portraying this Book of Mormon hero. Learn more at: http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/young-captain-moroni/
A key part of the Sermon on the Mount that we are studying in “Come, Follow Me” this week is the idea of prayer. Christ teaches the people how to pray by addressing our Father in Heaven with respect then asking humbly for the desires of their hearts, forgiveness for the things they do wrong,
Announcing a new exhibition on the Book of Mormon sculptures of Polish artist Roman Śledž. Curated by former Book of Mormon Art Catalog research assistant, Candace Brown! This is the first time these gorgeous and unique pieces have been shown publicly. Go check it out at BYU’s Harold B. Lee Library atrium gallery, level 1,
In this week’s “Come, Follow Me,” we read about Christ preaching the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd of people. He shares the most beautiful promises to the people, encouraging them to have hope for the future despite their current trials. These promises are often called ‘The Beatitudes,’ and Christ gave the same
In “Come, Follow Me” this week, we learn the conversion story of Nicodemus, who heard the Savior’s teachings and joined the believers. The Savior taught that we must follow His example and be born again, because we have been spiritually begotten of Him. This connects back strongly to the ideas of repentance and baptism that
We were honored to talk to Dr. Heather Belnap, associate professor of art history at BYU, about one of her favorite Teichert pieces. Her most recent book, _Marianne Meets the Mormons: Representations of Mormonism in Nineteenth-Century France_ was published in 2022. Her current book project, a critical biography of Minerva Teichert, is under contract with
Celebrating Black History Month at the Book of Mormon Art Catalog! (Title graphic by Elizabeth Finlayson) Rose Datoc Dall, “White Apple Gatherer” http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/white-apple-gatherer/ Stephanie Kay Northrup, “Alma Comforts Amulek in His Afflictions 2” http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/alma-comforts-amulek-in-his-afflictions-2/ Joseph Banda, “Hold to the Rod” http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/hold-to-the-rod-3/ Courtney von Savoye, “Reap Your Reward” http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/reap-your-reward/ Melissa Tshikamba, “Tree of Life” http://book-of-mormon-art.local/catalog/tree-of-life-27/ David
Jennifer Champoux is the Director of the Book of Mormon Art Catalog. She has taught art history as adjunct faculty at Northeastern University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, and Colorado Community Colleges Online. She holds an MA in art history from Boston University and a BA in international politics from Brigham Young University. Her scholarship on
In “Come, Follow Me” this week, we read in Matthew and Luke that during his mortal ministry Jesus called disciples to follow him. He said to Simon Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.” (Matthew 4:19-20) When the resurrected Christ