A realistic statue of Mary giving birth was criticized, then vandalized but saints and artists have often reimagined Christ's birth
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from The Conversation2 weeks ago
A sculpture of the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus called "Crowning" was attacked and beheaded shortly after opening at a Catholic cathedral exhibition in Linz, Austria.
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This exhibition, which was initially met with controversy over the depiction of birth, aimed to challenge societal norms surrounding gender roles and celebrate the role of women in religious narratives.
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Historical analysis indicates that the depiction of Christ's birth has varied significantly through time, highlighting cultural and spiritual shifts in artistic representation and public interpretation.
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The Protoevangelium of James suggests that early narratives included midwives in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing women's roles in both art and historical texts.
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