“It is my opinion that art lost its basic creative drive the moment it was separated from worship. In former days the artist remained unknown and his work was to the glory of God… Today the individual has become the highest form and the greatest bane of artistic creation.” So said Ingmar Bergmann, who died today at 89.
Kris Rasmussen of Beliefnet has a brief appreciation of the Swedish film director.
The Guardian has a special report. And you can watch the famous chess match with Death here.