Chapter 3.5: Cosmology and Belief
In all cultures, people strive to understand their reason for being and their place in the universe. Art can be an instrument for not only recording spiritual beliefs, but also for creating myths, defining the realms of mortal and immortal, communing with ancestors, channeling forces of good, and repelling those of evil.
Watch the video, Cosmology and Belief (27 minutes). To see more art with this theme scroll down to the Sections topic, located under the video, and click on any of the links.

Media Attributions
- Figure 1. Master of the Saint Lucy Legend, Burges, Mary Queen of Heaven is licensed under a Public Domain license
Candela Citations
- Art Through Time: A Global View. Provided by: Annenberg Learner. Retrieved from: https://www.learner.org/series/art-through-time-a-global-view/cosmology-and-belief/. License: All Rights Reserved