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War Stories Refuse To Please: The Art of Otto Dix

by Snowy Fictions | Jan 27, 2023 | The World, Visual Arts & Sculpture

In the sphere of literature and film studies, it’s not uncommon to critique portrayals of war. Certain ‘war stories’ have provoked controversy: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littel, Schindler’s List by Steven Spielberg and...

The Beauty of Stained Glass: The Aesthetics of Painting On Light

by Snowy Fictions | Feb 21, 2022 | History, Visual Arts & Sculpture

The use of light is a crucial reason why stained glass remains beautiful in the 21st century. Nestled in the windows of cathedrals; whether French, English or German, stained glass bakes the walls and floors with rainbow lights. A vast amount of stained glass is...

The Salvator Mundi Painting: The Mystery Of Leonardo Da Vinci

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 29, 2021 | History, Philosophy, Visual Arts & Sculpture

Salvator Mundi by Leonardo Da Vinci (authorship issues aside) is a gorgeous painting. The technical details are marvellous, but most of all, Salvator Mundi is a canvas of mysteries. I look at it, and struggle to discern Leonardo Da Vinci’s intention or meaning....

Western Art History: Time Periods & Movements

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 1, 2020 | History, Visual Arts & Sculpture

What Is Western Art History? Western Art History refers to the art from Western Civilization. Often prone to both passion and misconception, Western art history is valuable to study. This post attempts to guide readers through various time periods & movements in...