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Masterwork Conversation

Choose a master work, historical or contemporary. What is the work saying? And how? How might you respond?

Read the painting. Look for symbols. Consider the context in which the work was produced – time period, geographic location, socioeconomic circumstances, political situation, affiliations of the artist, patronage, etc. You’ll probably need to look at other works by the artist to get a fuller picture.

You’re having a conversation with another painter. Like in a good conversation, look for areas of agreement, acknowledgement, counterpoint, understanding.

Woman Holding a Balance – Johannes Vermeer
Holding a Balance – Perry Johnson