King David: Symbol of Perfection and Justice

September 21, 2011 · by · in Art, Art History, Explorations, Sacred Art

Note: This is part two of my series on Renaissance and Baroque depictions of David. Part One of this series explored the story of King David and, despite his shortcomings, how he came to be a Renaissance hero. Not only…

On the Power of Aesthetics and Artistic Intent

August 22, 2011 · by · in Art, Art History, Art Theory, Explorations

I remember the first and only time I’ve experienced something close to Stendhal’s Syndrome. I was traveling in Rome. It was 2007, and I was 18. I had just seen the Pantheon, eaten chocolate gelato for a refreshing treat, and was…