Angels are creatures of spirit – they inhabit an otherworldly space and exist as deeply complex beings. Thanks to the earliest Christian artists some 2,000 years ago, who adopted Pagan, Egyptian and Assyrian artistic traditions, angels have become a staple in Western art. Associated with Christmas because of the story of the Nativity, angels are synonymous with the festive season, and their divine grace and beauty features on everything from cards to crackers. Here, art…
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