Interfacing with the Spiritual World Through Rock
It may not be Catholic, but the art of the San Bushman was deeply spiritual in nature - and shows the Holy Spirit's mysterious preparation for the Gospel in other cultures.
Karen Andrews
Karen Andrews. B.A (Hons, Fine Art); B.A. (Hons, Divinity); M.A. (Theology); OPL
Karen Andrews is married with three children and lives in Chester, England. Until 2011 she was the Course Director for the Art, Beauty and Inspiration course, as well as the New Testament Studies course at the International Catholic College, the Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, England. She is now a freelance writer and artist.
Latest articles by Karen Andrews
Look Closer: This is a Symbolic Tribute to the Mother of God
Francisco de Zurburan's work may appear to be nothing special, but that's because you don't know his symbolic language.
You Are Going to Die
When European trade stretched around the globe in the 17th century bringing in great wealth, a new genre of art developed, "vanitas", to remind people that life is short - and to live accordingly.
The Hidden Meaning of Fra Angelico’s ‘Annunciation’
You've probably seen several of Fra Angelico's versions of the 'Annunciation' before, but there's one that breaks from tradition and has a special meaning for the Dominicans in whose monastery it was painted.
Windows to Eternity: Decoding the Symbolism in the Icon Tradition
If you just don't "get" icons, it's probably because you don't understand their profound symbolic language. Icons are beautiful in a way that's been lost in our culture.
Art Review – Mark Rothko: Red on Maroon (Seagram Mural Section 2)
A brief review of Rothko's abstract artwork from a Catholic perspective
Art Review – Tracey Emin: My Bed
A brief look at Emin's work from a Catholic perspective