Liturgical Symbols – Animals  (02/19/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Animals (02/19/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Animals  What Are These Liturgical Symbols, and What do They Mean Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Visual communication is an important consideration for sacred spaces. Semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, helps us to...
What Sets Us Apart(02/12/25)

What Sets Us Apart(02/12/25)

The Conrad Schmitt Studio Way What Sets Conrad Schmitt Studios Apart From The Rest Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     FAMILY OWNERSHIP AND CAREER ARTISTSFounded in 1889, Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. is celebrating 136 years in business in 2025, with...
Stars on the Ceiling (02/05/25)

Stars on the Ceiling (02/05/25)

Bringing Heaven Down to Earth  What do stars mean on the ceilings of churches? Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Stargazing is not just an outdoor pastime, but a common occurrence in many of our decorated churches. Instead of the night sky, visitors of...
Neo Classical Trompe L’Oeil (01/29/25)

Neo Classical Trompe L’Oeil (01/29/25)

neoclassical trompe l’oeil Furth center for the performing art at trine university in angola, indiana Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Neoclassicism, or new classicism, takes inspiration from Greek and Roman art. Buildings in the neoclassical...