The Dark Side of Divine Imagery: Are Sacred Symbols Tools of Oppression? - Part 2

DISCLAIMER: Learn and abide by all local laws. Any illegal activity or violence is condemned. The Renaissance, a period celebrated for its artistic rebirth, also bore witness to the insidious intertwining of race and religion. Artists like Michelangelo and Raphael infused their works with divine imagery, yet their portrayals often reflected the racial biases of their time. The angelic figures, draped in ethereal light, were predominantly white, perpetuating a narrative that equated divinity with European features.