Judith Slays
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Judith Slays
@judithslayed.bsky.social
Faith calls us to resist authoritarianism in the world of Man.
19thC European monarchists commissioned a variety of nationalist art romanticizing the Crusades rousing aristocratic nostalgia & a conservative religious revival. The iconography persists inspires white nationalism today. #arthistory #authoritarianism #christianity

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Romanticizing the Crusades: the legacy of a 19th century nationalist art movement lives on in contemporary hate group iconography
Knights, from Battle of Ascalon, 18 November 1177 by Charles-Philippe Larivière Charles-Philippe Larivière’s Knights, from Battle of Ascalon, 18 November 1177 is a quintessential example of 19th-cen…
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November 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Six Theologians Who Resisted Fascism You Should Know w #arthistory spotlight on Marc Chagall's 1938 painting "The White Crucifixion"

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Six Theologians Who Resisted Fascism You Should Know
With Art History Spotlight on "The White Crucifixion" by Marc Chagall, created in 1938 Marc Chagall’s The White Crucifixion is one of his most politically charged and evocative works, painted in 193…
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November 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Reposted by Judith Slays
GM just announced a round of layoffs, impacting 1,000 workers.

But the company reported Q3 earnings that put it on track for record profits this year.

Its CEO received $27M in compensation in 2023.

And GM announced $6B in stock buybacks this June.

Textbook corporate greed.
General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
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November 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Perfect headline, 10/10 no notes. This is a very serious timeline we're on.
November 18, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Art history snapshot of Domenico Fetti's Moses and the Burning Bush, and a reading list to check out on Abrahamic Religious Scholarship on anti-authoritarianism. #authoritarianism #arthistory #theology

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November 17, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Art history and the theology behind two different interpretations of the climax of the Book of Judith.

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Brushstrokes and Blades: The Defiant Legacy of Judith, Abra, and Artemisia Gentileschi
The Book of Judith is one of the most captivating narratives in biblical tradition, weaving together themes of faith, courage, and resistance against oppression. While its canonical status varies acr…
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November 15, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Artemesia Gentileschi's version of Judith Slaying Holofernes portrays Judith and Abra as strong & determined, with thick arms and focused faces.

Her portrayal likely reflects a reclamation of power after being raped at just 17 by another painter, who was convicted for mere "property damage."
November 14, 2024 at 11:56 AM