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December 10, 2025
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The Duality of Noahide Drunkenness: Holy and Unholy Inebriation

Can drunkenness ever be holy? Brady examines the employment of drunkenness as a motif for both spiritual admonition and encouragement in the writings of the Church Fathers and the visual propagation of these teachings through early modern depictions of Noah and His Sons.

December 4, 2025
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Tracing a Common Thread: May Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement

Anne considers the work and legacy of May Morris, a designer, embroiderer and jeweller invested in a revival of craftsmanship and artisanal values at the close of the nineteenth century.

December 3, 2025
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The Medieval Christ: Mystical Pelican and Redeemer

Throughout the Middle Ages, Christ was revered as the “Good Pelican” whose blood washes away the sins of the world. This article examines the origins of this Christological title and how its motif pervaded medieval manuscripts.

December 3, 2025
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Eucharistic Connections in "Gathering Manna"

The portrayal of the New Testament idea of the Eucharist in the Old Testament depiction of Moses guiding the gathering of manna on Brunner’s stained glass window work.

December 3, 2025
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Remembering the Ladies: The Great Artists of History

In this article, Parsa considers the legacy of a handful of great historical female artists, arguing against the claims of Linda Nochlin’s 1971 essay, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists.” The article begins with a refutation of Nochlin’s methodology and progresses into a discussion of paired case studies of female and male artists, showing their comparable technical skill and artistic achievements.

November 14, 2025
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"The Rising Dragon" Falls to Earth: Cai Guo-Qiang and the Afterlife of Land Art

An examination of artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s practice on the Himalayan Plateau, tracing the ethical tensions that shape the language of land art.