A Theological Perspective on the Phenomenon of Creation in Transgenic Art-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A Theological Perspective on the Phenomenon of Creation in Transgenic Art

Published:2022-12-23 Issue:4 Volume:92 Page:93-120
ISSN:2720-1481
Container-title:Collectanea Theologica
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Author:

Pędrak Anna Justyna^ORCID

Abstract

Bioart or transgenic art is a new and rapidly developing form of artistic activity that uses genetic engineering techniques to create a new and unique form of life. The article explores the creation and manipulation of life through the examples of three types of transgenic art projects: works by Eduardo Kac, performance, and the creation of semi-living organisms. The main aim of the article is to present the phenomenon of bioart against the background of fundamental dogmatic truths concerning creation and man, and then to draw theological conclusions. The addressed issues concern interspecies boundaries, bioartists’ interference with life, and man’s place in the world. An analysis and reflection of this kind reveals the transcendental nature of life in terms of its creatureliness in relation to God, places fundamental truths at the forefront, refers to theological and biblical terminology, and shows theological anthropology as the most appropriate place to understand the essence of life.

Publisher

Uniwersytet Kardynala Stefana Wyszynskiego

Subject

Religious studies

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