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January 31, 2012 · by Amy · in Art History, Explorations, Religious History, Sacred Art

In the sixteenth century and seventeenth centuries, the Catholic Church was engaged in an ideological war with (among others) Martin Luther, the young professor and preacher from the North. As his teachings spread across Europe, the Church needed a way…

Dancing Seductress: Salome

Dancing Seductress: Salome

November 18, 2011 · by Amy · in Art History, Art Theory, Caravaggio, Explorations, Series

Salome is one of many “bad girls” in art history. The step-daughter of King Herod, she was partially responsible for killing John the Baptist. You can read the full story in Mark 6:14-30. Herod was hesitant to kill John, for…

On Halloween, Remember You Will Die.

On Halloween, Remember You Will Die.

October 31, 2011 · by Amy · in Art, Art History

I’ve never been big on Halloween. I’m more of a Christmas person, but Halloween is an opportunity to explore some of the creepiest Baroque art I can think of. Trust me, I’m sure there are spookier examples in Baroque than…

Baroque Spain: El Greco. Death and the Supernatural.

Baroque Spain: El Greco. Death and the Supernatural.

October 10, 2011 · by Amy · in Art History, Art Theory, Sacred Art, Series

This week in the Spanish Baroque series will be a little different. We’re going to take a look at the art of El Greco. Today, we’ll examine his Burial of the Count of Orgaz. I will try to post a…

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The Collector of Lives: Giorgio Vasari and the Invention of Art
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