Lorraine Ferrier
Author
Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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The Sicilian Behind Manhattan’s Elegant Apartments
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The Cynic’s Idea of a Good Life
Ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Antisthenes, and Diogenes left sound advice for wholesome living.
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The Moral of Washington’s ‘I Cannot Tell a Lie’
Throughout his life, America’s first president strived to be good, and in doing so, he inspired the nation evermore.
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Behold the Beauty: Teeny-Tiny Mosaic Masterpieces
Grand tourists treasured these Italian mementoes.
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Crafts That Make America: A Year-Long, Nationwide Celebration
Craft in America’s ‘Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026’ showcases craftsmanship across the nation for its 250th anniversary.
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The ‘True Art’ of Renaissance Drawing
Renaissance artists put their heart, skill, and genius into drawings.
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In Awe of Zurbarán’s Life-Size St. Francis Paintings
The Spanish painter’s reverent renderings of the saint’s life and miracles.
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Why Ancient Medicine Values Wholesome Art and Beauty
Healthy living relies on more than eating wholesome food and drink. It involves cherishing our senses, and surprisingly, great art can help.
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How Thomas Jefferson and European Architecture Shaped America
Ancient architecture inspired America’s first architects to build the new republic.
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