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Secrets Revealed: The Mysterious Messages Hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"

One of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous and most debated paintings is his late 15th century fresco "The Last Supper." Placed throughout the composition are various symbols with meanings that remain controversial and uncertain to this day. For centuries, scholars and art historians alike have tried to uncover what exactly Leonardo was trying to say to his audience in this exceptional work. In this first installment of Patheos' new series on Art and Religion, we look at...

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Holy Reveal and Political Prop: The Use of the Halo in Ancient Roman Art

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Islam and Its Prophet: Why Muslims Do Not Depict the Prophet Muhammad in Art

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Leshan Buddha: The History & Meaning Behind One of the World's Largest Pieces of Religious Art

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