Medieval art was anything but simple – every detail had meaning. In this video, we dive into some of the most well-known medieval paintings to uncover the hidden symbolism woven into the imagery. From ...

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Matthew Wilson’s new book, The Hidden Language of Symbols, chronicles the buried visual cues of power, faith, uncertainty, and hope. Bertel Thorvaldsen, "Ganymede with Jupiter's Eagle" (1817 ...

Fully understanding the symbolic expression of the religious, social, and even political contexts of a thangka would require a degree in art history — but you can learn some of the basics using our ...

May 18 at 6:00 a.m. Edible things are a staple of art, but that doesn’t mean they are simply food. They can also be religious and political symbols, signs of wealth and class, and, today ...

The study found that viewing art can improve eudemonic wellbeing, this is wellbeing associated with meaning in life and personal growth. These benefits were observed in a variety of locations ...