From Impressionist and Divisionist landscapes, the Italian artist went on to explore the paranormal, the occult, and Spiritualist seances.
Religion and arts
The Best Painting Ever May Well Be One Split in Two Between China and Taiwan
The strange story of “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains,” the 14th century masterpiece by Huang Gongwang, does not deduct from its greatness.
Tamara de Lempicka and Religion: In Search of Mother Superior
In the Roaring Twenties, the Polish painter was the quintessential Paris’ “bad girl.” Then, she met a mysterious French nun in Italy.
Stabrowski and Theosophy: What Čiurlionis “Could” Have Learned from Stabrowski – Part II
All discussions about Theosophical influences on Lithuania’s leading painter mention his mentor, Polish symbolist Kazimierz Stabrowski. What kind of Theosophist was Stabrowski?
Stabrowski and Theosophy: What Čiurlionis “Could” Have Learned from Stabrowski – Part I
All discussions about Theosophical influences on Lithuania’s leading painter mention his mentor, Polish symbolist Kazimierz Stabrowski. But what relationships did Theosophy have with art?
Sirene, esoterismo e religione dal romanico al simbolismo (e oltre)
Da simbolo del pericolo e del peccato, le sirene sono diventate maestre di esoterismo e di politica, fino a essere banalizzate da Disney e Starbucks.
Mermaids, Esotericism and Religion: From Romanesque to Symbolism (and Beyond)
Mermaids went from dangerous and sinful to magical and political, and were finally trivialized by Disney and Starbucks.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 3. Christians and Modern Art
Contemporary art often is far away from Christianity. Rather than blaming the artists, Benedict called Christians to acknowledge that genuine art may always offer a spiritual experience.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 2. The Cathedral and the City Hall
According to the German Pope, churches and civic buildings of old expressed both the ideal of magnificence and a hope for social harmony.
Benedict XVI and the Arts. 1. The 2009 Meeting with the Artists
Benedict XVI’s meditations on the arts were unashamedly theological and Catholic. Yet, they make a challenging reading for everybody.