Medieval artists are not known for their ... “perfectly formed and unchanged,” Averett said. Therefore, paintings of Jesus showed him with adult features and physiques, even when the purported ...

Rev. Paul Nicholson, S.J., begins his homily for the Ascension with a striking image from Medieval art: Jesus’ feet dangling ...

The back-and-forth has been going on uninterrupted for seventy years. This time, however, the issue will end up directly on ...

In the early medieval period, the year 1000 was believed ... Tradition holds that this writer is the Apostle John, Jesus’ beloved disciple who is credited with writing the biblical Gospel ...

The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why ...

Nuns’ diverse experiences of monastic solitude reflect modern urban loneliness. In 1812 Lord Byron expressed the ...

Navigating the art world can be tricky. Over centuries of existence, art theory and criticism have amassed thousands of ...

Religious scholars and political pundits are asking if (and how far) the new Pope Leo XIV will advance the Church, and ...

The Princeton University chapter will present its annual awards for excellence in undergraduate teaching at a ceremony Monday ...

Breastfeeding has been depicted in art throughout the centuries, forming a visual representation of women’s lived experiences concerning religion and societal expectations. Ancient civilizations ...

Larger than a football field, the inside of the cathedral now glows with oatmeal-colored walls and cavernous vaulted ceilings ...