About "The Minimum Bible"Welcome to THE MINIMUM BIBLE, a graphic design collection by Joseph Novak. In an age of information overflow, sometimes we need to strip away the many words which obfuscate meaning and rely on simple symbolic shapes to introduce us to themes beyond the text. THE MINIMUM BIBLE is one attempt to portray biblical themes and texts visually using a minimalist style with a found-item overlay. This site will orient you to the art of this project and give you opportunities to purchase prints from this collection and support the project.
The Minimum Bible is not trying to replace the Bible. Rather, it serves as a sort of visual diving board back into the text. The images and prints of this collection invite the viewer to consider the strange world of the Bible by stripping away the realism which dominates much of religious art; for a brief moment, to ignore the ubiquitous blonde-haired, blue-eyed portraits of Moses and Jesus and instead dwell on the symbolic word of Scripture. About "The Church's Year"Building on the foundation of the design aesthetic of THE MINIMUM BIBLE, Novak has also created twelve, stunning prints depicting the major festivals of what is known as the Church Year. From Advent through The Reign of Christ, the prints of THE CHURCH'S YEAR are compelling interpretations of Christian liturgical seasons. "The Church's Year" includes an introductory piece, called simply "LP" in which the Church Year is visualized as a vinyl record on a turntable (complete with tonearm!). Stop by THE CHURCH'S YEAR gallery to check out the latest from Novak.
Ordering PrintsIf you're reading this, you can order a high-quality print or high-resolution digital version of any of the 60 designs in this collection. This site is integrated with Fotomoto and Paypal, and will assist you in selecting a print and ordering your piece of this collection. Simply navigate to the print galleries for the Old Testament, New Testament, The Church's Year, or PATER NOSTER and follow the instructions on the page. If you would like a custom order (perhaps without the watermarked logo or book title) please contact me directly and I'd be happy to work with you. Custom orders are handled separately.
All prints are quality-assured and are printed using the highest quality inks and papers. The digital downloads are extremely high-resolution with an embedded color profile to guarantee correct reproduction. Prints from THE MINIMUM BIBLE and THE CHURCH'S YEAR and PATER NOSTER collections make excellent gifts for pastors, rabbis, bar- and bat mitzvoth, confirmation students, and professors. They are also very attractive on the walls of your sleek, IKEA-sponsored house or your grungy, industrial flat (in other words, they look good anywhere). |
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About the Artist
Joseph Novak is a Presbyterian pastor, liturgical studies Ph.D. student, husband, and father who moonlights as a freelance graphic designer. He enjoys reading about design, loves typographic history, and tries not to drink coffee unless it's in his red PANTONE mug. He resides in central Michigan.
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