Monthly Archives: February 2008

At the Cloisters, a pagan teaching moment

Twelve necks crane and 24 eyes squint to see the faded wall painting in the shadows, set deep in the apse of Fuentidueña Chapel. Mary the Virgin and a Baby Jesus dominate the scene in the center, flanked by the winged Michael and Gabriel on each side. Beside them stand the Three Magi, bearing gifts.

“This is the typical use of pagan iconography in Christian themes,” Nahson said. Continue reading

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

Think it takes just a nice navy suit, a red power tie and a pair of shiny shoes to play president? Not anymore. If a candidate wants to claim his (or her!) place atop Capitol Hill, he or she had best take note of the clothing brands and fashion trends that already rule Washington. Continue reading