Tag: classical art

Trusting in God’s Path for Us: Francesco Maffei’s ‘Hagar and the Angel’

Sometimes, life’s difficulties can overwhelm us and cause us to do things we wouldn’t normally do. The perceived inability to care for ourselves or our families can cause us to lash out and even harm ourselves or our loved ones. How might we confront these difficult times so that we spread love and care despite…


Delicate Beauty

Albert Joseph Moore (1841–1893) was an English painter known for his pictures of classically posed, languid women with harmonies of pattern, color, and tone. In the 1860s, he developed a style that embodied early aestheticism—art intended to be celebrated for its inherent beauty alone. Moore’s pictures were typically composed with one to three female figures…


America’s Art and Culture in Need of Reversal

In the United States, culture and art have long gone hand in hand. As American culture can be thought of as our national persona, American art generally follows as an expression of that character. In the past, culture was the driver of art. Today, however, art often seems to be driving culture–perhaps into the ground….


New Film ‘Violino’: Vibrations of the Soul

Our souls were captivated when we heard the magical sounds of a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin. Where did this ethereal sound come from? Why do we rarely get to experience anything like it nowadays? In searching for the answer, our team of filmmakers started one of the most magical yet enduring journeys that has changed our…


104 Years Old Music Teacher Playing Beethoven

Her music and energy are incredible.