Architecture

Episode 95: Interview by Bonnie Landry of the Make Joy Normal - Cozy Homeschooling podcasat

It was my pleasure to be invited by Bonnie Landry, who lives in British Columbia, Canada, to an conversation on her podcast for Catholic families and homeschoolers.

Here are Bonnies show notes:

The Way of Beauty by author David Clayton is a book I’m reading presently. We are loving the book so much that I wanted to interview David to help explore the ideas he presents in light of family life. We can augment the richness of Catholic family life through beauty and parents will reap the harvest of deepening their understanding of beauty and the role it plays in our lives. We expand our ability to contribute to the culture through David’s exceptional book.

6:17 - How do we cultivate an appreciation of beauty in family life?
16:25 - How to engage children in Sacred art
18:40 - Harmonious proportion and how it plays out in our lives
34:43 - The Liturgy of the Hours and it's patterns
40:57 - What is the best way to encourage artistic ability in children?
50:23 - The Way of Beauty and The Little Oratory books

Episode 55 - Dr. Lawrence Feingold: How an Art History Class Made a Theologian of Me

Episode 55 - Dr. Lawrence Feingold: How an Art History Class Made a Theologian of Me

Which painting would you rather contemplate on your deathbed? How this question in an art history class made a believer out of a young atheist Lawrence Feingold

Episode 54 - Andrew Wilson Smith, Sculptor - Art Portrays Truths that Words Alone Cannot

Episode 54 - Andrew Wilson Smith, Sculptor - Art Portrays Truths that Words Alone Cannot

There is a prejudice in the West today, even among orthodox Catholics, that elevates the written word above visual art in the culture. Consequently, we have lost the art of connecting symbols to hidden realities and to the detriment of personal holiness and the Faith.

Episode 8 – The Story of the Red Telephone Box... What's That Got to Do With Liturgy?

Episode 8 – The Story of the Red Telephone Box... What's That Got to Do With Liturgy?

David Clayton talks to Charlie Deist about this iconic peice of street furniture, how it’s design is influenced by high architecture and the liturgy and why this is an inspirition for all designers today who want to elevate souls as well as make more money!