Art and Criticism

This section examines specific works or exhibitions in a critical light. It also includes several academic works that examine art history and/or the cultural significance of specific art.

October 29, 2004

A New Look at the Series “Sancta:” An American Perspective

In 1922, while in Chicago as a guest of the director of the local opera company, Nicholas Roerich created a series entitled “Sancta” consisting of six paintings: “And We Are Not Afraid,” “And We Labor,” “And We Continue to Fish,” “And We Open the Gates,” “And We Bring Light,” and “And We See.” It has […]

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