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Lorraine Ferrier
Illustrating by the Grace of God
Interview with American artist Bernadette Carstensen about her divine works.
12/8/2023
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Traditional Culture
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Yvonne Marcotte
Gilbert Stuart’s ‘The Skater' (Portrait of William Grant)
In this installment of Light Comments on Interesting Art, we read about an Early American artist who paints a barrister in an unusual pose.
12/1/2023
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Arts & Tradition
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Lorraine Ferrier
An Influential but Little-Known Italian Artist
The 14th-century Roman artist Pietro Cavallini introduced a naturalistic flair to his frescoes and mosaics, setting the tone for the Italian Renaissance.
11/28/2023
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Arts & Tradition
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Michelle Plastrik
A Frenchman, an Italian Landscape, and an English Garden
Claude Lorrain's landscape paintings led to the creation of the English garden style.
11/27/2023
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American Essence
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Jeff Minick
White House Holiday Traditions
Where did our presidents' holiday traditions come from?
11/27/2023
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Arts & Tradition
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Lorraine Ferrier
Illustrating by the Grace of God
Interview with American artist Bernadette Carstensen about her divine works.
12/8/2023
Arts & Tradition
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Deena Bouknight
Idaho State Capitol Shines With the Pioneering Spirit
In this installment of Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages, this state capitol glows with beautiful marbles and mahogany.
12/6/2023
Arts & Tradition
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Kate Vidimos
Charles Dickens: ‘What Christmas Is as We Grow Older’
Here is a holiday vignette by the author of “A Christmas Carol” that we might not be familiar with.
12/6/2023
Arts & Tradition
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Walker Larson
More Short Poems to Introduce You to Classic Poetry
These poems that are part of our heritage grow better with time.
12/5/2023
Arts & Tradition
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James Sale
Giotto's Paintings of the 7 Virtues and 7 Vices
See how Padua's remarkable Scrovegni Chapel can aid our spiritual growth.
12/3/2023
Performing Arts
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Betty Mohr
‘A Christmas Carol’: The Story That Cheers Us All
The Goodman Theatre’s production of the classic holiday story is a spectacular theatrical event.
12/1/2023
Books
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Marlena Figge
‘Anne of Green Gables’: How Literature Can Shape Our Imaginations
The main character in L.M. Montgomery’s beloved novels has a rich imagination that fuels her world.
12/1/2023
Traditional Culture
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Yvonne Marcotte
Gilbert Stuart’s ‘The Skater' (Portrait of William Grant)
In this installment of Light Comments on Interesting Art, we read about an Early American artist who paints a barrister in an unusual pose.
12/1/2023
Arts & Tradition
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Kate Vidimos
James Baldwin's 'Why He Carried the Turkey'
A wondrous short story of giving of oneself, no matter who you are.
11/29/2023
Performing Arts
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Debra Amundson
'Cinderella': First in a World Ballet Series
A ballet based on the traditional folk tale uses a touch of comedy to enliven the show for a young audience.
11/28/2023