The enduring values in which conservatives believe—beauty among them—are more multifaceted and surprising than we sometimes give them credit for. Beauty does not always follow rules, and it is often found in unexpected places and patterns.
Author: Matthew J. Milliner (Matthew J. Milliner)
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Medieval Wisdom for Modern Universities
Augustine, Aquinas, and Alexandria offer forgotten ideals regarding what learning is and the scale at which it flourishes.
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The Useless University
The ancient tradition of pursuing knowledge for its own sake is slowly, quietly making a comeback.
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Ambiguity at the American Acropolis
An exhibition by contemporary artist Enrique Martínez Celaya at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (on view through November 23rd) is a unique chance to contrast the uncertainty of our own age with the New Medievalism of the great American architect, Ralph Adams Cram.
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The New Maritainians
Can Thomistic art theory provide an alternative to postmodern “Neutralism”?
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Beauty as a Conservative Birthright?
A recent series by James Matthew Wilson highlights the connection between conservatism and beauty.
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Avatar and its Conservative Critics
Is it possible for capitalism and democracy to support localist and communitarian ideals? According to one interpretation of a high-tech, agrarian-loving blockbuster film, the answer is yes. And this points to a challenge for conservative purists of all stripes.
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Postmodern Pythagoras
Can the divide between the Liberal Arts and the Sciences be bridged by beauty?
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Conservatism and Culture
If conservatives wish to defend culture, they must support the arts. Their support for the arts, however, should be motivated by a love of beauty rather than any political program.
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American Mistra: Putting the Culture Back in the Culture Wars
The urgency of protecting the sanctity of life, the dignity of the human person, and the institution of marriage goes hand-in-hand with cultivation of the arts