visual arts | Snowy Fictions

War Stories Refuse To Please: The Art of Otto Dix

by Madeleine Rose Jones | 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 Madeleine Rose Jones | 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...

How Visual Arts Relate To Literature

by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 15, 2020 | History, literature, Personal, The World, Uncategorized

There are few things less spellbinding than finding a painting or illustration that resonates with you on a deep and profound level. It’s incredible how a single, or in some cases, a few images, can evoke such deep emotions and thoughts. All paintings function like...