Hiroshige's vibrant woodcuts capture everyday life, landscapes, and culture during a transformational era in Japan.

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The papal conclave will take place as usual in the hallowed space of the Sistine Chapel. What is the history of this famous ...

In Homer’s Odyssey, the episode of the witch Circe is one of the most deliciously intriguing of the epic. She is often ...

Nietzsche’s quote is useful as an ecological analogy of the destruction humans have wrought on nature, the very thing that ...

The encounter with authentic beauty is an encounter with the Lord, whether it’s just a small piece or the fullness of it, ...

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift" ...

A reflection on how artists have portrayed popes, the intersection of art and religion, and Pope Francis’s legacy following ...

The Netflix show “Adolescence” asks audiences to be OK with slower moments and small talk. Is that possible in 2025?

Through the mystery of faith and fabrics, designers everywhere addressed the complex world of Catholic art in this ...

Art Diary, I include three exhibitions involving gardens – at Gainsborough's House, Philip Mould and Company, and Waddesdon ...