Liturgical Symbols – Plants (03/16/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Plants (03/16/25)

Liturgical Symbols – Plants  What are these liturgical symbols and what do they mean? Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     In addition to animals, liturgical symbols also include flowers and foliage which symbolize beauty and meaning. These elements...
Murals and Paintings  (03/6/25)

Murals and Paintings (03/6/25)

Murals and Paintings  The Murals and Paintings created By Conrad Schmitt  Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     Historically, master works of the Italian High Renaissance were not transportable paintings, but were completed entirely on-site, permanently...
Faith and Frit  (02/26/25)

Faith and Frit (02/26/25)

Faith and Frit  The Art of Fused Glass – St. Rose Catholic Church, Girard, Iowa Written by: Conrad Schmitt Studios     In the Bible, the Holy Spirit manifests in various forms, such as a delicate dove or flaming tongues of fire. In this window at St....
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...