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Interview with American artist Bernadette Carstensen about her divine works.

12/8/2023

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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

An Influential but Little-Known Italian Artist

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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

A Frenchman, an Italian Landscape, and an English Garden

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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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Jeff Minick

White House Holiday Traditions

Where did our presidents' holiday traditions come from?

11/27/2023

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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

Idaho State Capitol Shines With the Pioneering Spirit

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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

Charles Dickens: ‘What Christmas Is as We Grow Older’

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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

More Short Poems to Introduce You to Classic Poetry

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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

Giotto's Paintings of the 7 Virtues and 7 Vices

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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

‘A Christmas Carol’: The Story That Cheers Us All

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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

‘Anne of Green Gables’: How Literature Can Shape Our Imaginations

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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

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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

James Baldwin's 'Why He Carried the Turkey'

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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

'Cinderella': First in a World Ballet Series

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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