Sacred art is not defined by appearances or even an artist’s intention. It is holy when it awakens us to God, ourselves and ...

Sprawling campuses, hushed libraries, sinister secrets, Gothic towers…dark academia books are wildly popular in the literary ...

Angels, animals, hand gestures—none of it is random. Medieval artists filled their work with layered symbols meant to teach, warn, or praise. Once you know what to look for, the meaning changes ...

The book, which came out in France in 2024, has become an international best seller, and Schlesser was named French author of ...

At the Met Cloisters in Manhattan, paintings, statuettes and other objects demonstrate that human desire transcends time and ...

AN UNUSUAL medieval wall painting is set to be revealed behind a panel at Stratford’s Guild Chapel. Volunteer Pamela Devine will unlock the panel on Tuesday October 14 to reveal part of a mural which ...

A medieval gateway in York's city walls could be used to house an art gallery and shop if plans are approved. Micklegate Bar is considered to be the most important of the city's four gateways, with ...

Ghent, Belgium is a walkable, historic city located a short train ride from Brussels and Amsterdam. Key attractions include St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Gravensteen castle, and the Ghent Belfry. Just a ...

Sign up for Forwarding the News, our essential morning briefing with trusted, nonpartisan news and analysis, curated by senior writer Benyamin Cohen. In the center of ...

The photographer’s “Art Work” is a reminder that inspiration can strike anywhere, even right at home. Sally Mann’s hypnotic and ethereal photographs are considered monumental works of American ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Art Cullen is in his comfort zone when pointing out what he sees as Iowa’s vulgarities. It’s not as if ...

A Louise Bourgeois biography, Joe Sacco’s latest graphic investigation, a Wifredo Lam catalog, a study of diasporic Nigerian women artists, and more. Curl up with an art book this autumn, from Kareem ...