| LDS art has many themes: church history, paintings of | | | | Other art with non-LDS themes you will find in a |
| christ, temples and others. Members of the Church of | | | | Mormon's home might be art from other countries or |
| Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also have been | | | | cultures. Many members have served missions in other |
| know to place other types of artwork in their homes. | | | | countries or have lived and traveled all over the world |
| You will find the usual flowers and abstract arts. Who | | | | for the church. Often paintings, wall hangings, crafts or |
| could forget the purple plastic grapes that Relief | | | | other forms of art from other countries are displayed. |
| Societies all over Utah created back in the 1970s? | | | | Other things you might find all over the walls of a |
| Members of the Church usually like to have a purpose | | | | Mormon's home would be family pictures, as it is |
| in the art they display. | | | | known that members of the church place great |
| The most famous piece of LDS artwork with a | | | | importance on the family. The older a Mormon is the |
| non-LDS theme is that of George Washington's | | | | more likely to have pictures all over their homes of |
| "Prayer at Valley Forge" by Arnold Friberg. This | | | | their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. |
| painting shows George Washington kneeling on the | | | | Along with pictures of their own families, often |
| ground next to his horse in mighty prayer. Members of | | | | members will display sculptures, paintings or other |
| the church have strong feelings about many things | | | | works of families, children, or individuals in peaceful or |
| other than just the church and this is just one example. | | | | loving poses. |
| The church places strong emphasis on the idea that | | | | Art and paintings in Mormon's homes not only express |
| America was founded by divine providence. Arnold | | | | members faith but also their love of country, family and |
| Friberg was even honored by George W. Bush for the | | | | nature. Mormons look for truth and beauty in |
| contribution this painting has made to society. | | | | everything. |