Queen of Queens: The Pietà’s Epic Journey from Rome to America
The iconic sculpture’s journey from the Vatican to the 1964 World’s Fair in New York was a monumental feat of faith and logistics.
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We All Need to Support the Catholic Arts
There are few better ways of spending our money than in the support of contemporary Catholic culture.
Fra Angelico’s Paintings Were His Miracles
The great Dominican artist was beatified by Pope St. John Paul II, who declared him the patron saint of artists.
The Great Michelangelo Was Fra Angelico’s Heir, But God’s First
We need only to gaze upon the Pietà, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica to see that he inherently understood the mission of salvation.
Are You There, Beauty? It’s That ‘Margaret’ Movie
As a work of cinematic storytelling, this is stunning work. But what about the Judy Blume problem?
Why Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Statue Is an Important Part of My Kids’ Education
How do I foster my sons’ God-given masculinity, while ensuring they treat women with dignity and respect?
Are Art and Technology Friends or Enemies?
The question isn’t whether art and technology are friends or enemies of each other but whether they are friends or enemies of humanity.
Vincent Van Gogh — Man of Art, Man of Faith
“Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high,” said Van Gogh. “Then life seems almost enchanted after all.”
The Art of Catholic America (July 17)
Art, music, literature — in a word, beauty — have in the life and history of Catholicism been a great evangelizing force. For a lesson in this we often turn to the lasting masterpieces and legacy of Christendom in Europe. But what about on our own shores: Is there an imprint on the U.S. from American painters, poets and the like who were Catholic? On Register Radio, we explore American artists and Catholicism in the U.S. with Robert Royal, founder and editor in chief of The Catholic Thing. Then we look at the ways the sexual revolution has impacted the professions — particularly education, psychology and medicine — with Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute.
Satan and the Art of Darkness
The gift of creativity, like the gift of time or the gift of life, is not removed as soon as we use the gift sinfully.
