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/^t/Although there is an element of truth in the notion that the content of art in both a museum and a church seems relatively alike, one should consider differences in this field. A contemporary gallery or a museum is quite free from conventions restraining the kind and the subject of the exhibited art. Thus, shocking and provocative objects combined with classical beauty are increasingly frequent phenomena. A good example of this was the juxtaposition of holiness and pornography observed in the works presented during the 'Sensation' exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. The visitors could see among others a copy of Leonardo's 'Last Supper' with Christ shown as a naked woman. Contrary to this, such elements are strongly prohibited in a church. The art in temples still conforms to certain norms which emerge in a more rigid and usually religious subject matter, comprising of mostly sacred images, biblical scenes and the lives of the saints. They are kept in a sublime character and arouse mainly positive emotions, which stands in obvious contrast to the outrageous style of modern exhibitions and galleries.