Art

Sappho, the great poetess of ancient Greece. Sappho was one of the greatest of the ancient Greek poets, perhaps the greatest of all lyric poets of antiquity. Born around 630…

Reclining statue of Dionysus from the pediment of the Parthenon. The Parthenon was a great Greek temple built in Athens to the goddess Athena. Finished in 438 BC, it stood…

“The Calling of St. Matthew” by Caravaggio, ca. 1600 Pope Francis recently stated in an interview that he used to enjoy contemplating this great painting while visiting the Church in…

Yeats, the great Irish poet. W.B Yeats was one of, if perhaps not the finest, poets of the modern world. His verse is a nice mixture of more traditional English…

St. George slaying the dragon, by Raphael. As I have often stated, one of my favorite artists is the great Italian Renaissance painter, Raphael. Once considered one of the greatest…

Bathers, by Renoir Pierre Renoir was a French Impressionist painter who lived 1841-1919. Known for his vibrant colors and intimate figures, he was also a great lover of feminine beauty…

Led Zeppelin’s first album: a great work of heavy blues. I love Led Zeppelin; they are perhaps my favorite band. Having grown up with them, many parts of my life…