The Secrets of Sacred Art

Come to know the beautiful statue of Our Lady of Walsingham, her tragic history, and the possibility of her silent victory. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey journey across Medieval Catholic England, through the Reformation, and into modern London and beyond. The post Our Lady of Walsingham: Hidden in Plain Sight? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Explore the history and symbolism of angels in sacred art with Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey as they draw on Catholic doctrine and history to examine angelic depictions across various art forms and periods, emphasizing their roles as messengers and guardians. The post Our Glorious Heavenly Hosts: A Survey of Angels in Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Explore the symbolism and significance of animals in sacred with Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray as they delve into the portrayals of some of their favorite creatures, how they glorify God, act as companions, and symbolize theological truths. The post The Mystical Menagerie: Animals in Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A Medieval pub in Shrewsbury, UK, is an unusual place to find sacred art. Alix Murray tells Kathryn Laffrey how she discovered this fresco of the Last Supper and why it was there; its symbolism and theology; and finding unexpected sacred art in other places. The post Last Supper at the Last Inn appeared first on StarQuest Media.

In the first of a series, Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray take a deep dive, exploring the art and images of the Basilica of Ste. Anne in Detroit; its historical and architectural significance; and the symbolic significance of the various design elements. The post Ste. Anne de Detroit: Basilica Breakdown appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How do the art and architecture of churches contribute to Catholic liturgy? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss the elements of the Catholic church, incuding verticality, permanence, and iconography, highlighting how these features connect the faithful to the divine, as well as the history of church architecture across cultures. The post Architecture and the Liturgy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Augustus Pugin was a 19th-century English Catholic artist and architect. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss his enduring works in architecture, design, and art and how Catholicism both informed his work, but also affected him in the face of anti-Catholic bias. The post Pugin: God’s Architect appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Millions of Communion hosts are made and consumed every year by Catholics. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss the hidden art found on altar breads from small hosts to the large breads used by priests, plus the history of altar breaking making and decoration. The post The Art of Altar Bread appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is the Ghent altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, by the Van Eyck brothers? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray explore its history, intricate details, and symbolism. highlighting its artistic, historical, and spiritual significance. The post Ghent Altarpiece, Part 2 – Images and Restoration appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystical Lamb, is an incredible piece of sacred art. Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray tell us about the brothers who painted the altarpiece, Hubert and Jan van Eyck, their world, their other works, and religious themes in their art. The post Ghent Altarpiece, Part 1 – The Artists appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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In this crossover of Secrets of Sacred Art and Secrets of Movies and TV Shows, Kathryn Laffrey, Alix Murray, and Thomas Salerno discuss the 2014 film Monuments Men and the true story and real sacred art involved in the daring WWII effort to rescue great works of art. The post The Secrets of Monuments Men appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Enter the captivating world of Bouguereau's art. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey explore this 19th-century painter's works, its fame and fall from grace in the 20th century, and the profound historical, religious, and artistic significance and why it remains so popular among Catholics. The post The Art of Bouguereau appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Catholic ladders were visual representations of the faith used for teaching the catechism. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss their use in the Pacific Northwest missions in the 19th century and the power of visual imagery and symbolism to convey religious truth to varied audiences. The post Catholic Ladders: Teaching the Faith with Images appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The story of two paintings by Biagio D'Antonio featuring the story of the Old Testament Joseph is a tale of art torn asunder. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the artworks themselves, the story of Joseph, and the role of museums in making sacred art available and visible to the public. The post The Story of the Joseph Panels appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Does color matter? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss color in sacred art, its impact on mood and environment, color harmonies, and its ability to evoke emotion. They also discuss the deliberate choice of colors in religious iconography to convey deeper spiritual meanings. They also discuss color usage in specific religious paintings, emphasizing the need for thoughtful color choice in religious art to communicate profound messages. The post Color Theory and Use in Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray discuss the amazing art of the British monastic isle of Lindisfarne with its ancient Christian faith and history of Viking raids, including such artifacts as the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Doomsday Stone. They delve into Christian iconography, discussing sun and moon symbolism, drawing connections between religious art, scripture, and Christian theology, emphasizing the narrative continuity and cultural universality in sacred art. The conversation, rich in historical and symbolic references, encourages listeners to explore and appreciate sacred art's depth. The post Lights in the Vault of Heaven appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is sacred art? What makes some art sacred? Kathryn Laffrey and Alix Murray who are themselves artist begin this journey into sacred art throughout the centuries where they will uncover how the truth and beauty in art can deepen faith and transport us. The post Journey Into Sacred Art appeared first on StarQuest Media.