by: Alison Fu, Linda Luu, Sarah Lamsifer, Stephanie Fang
The experience was unexpectedly enlightening; at first, we were attracted to it due to the fact that it featured such a provocative image. We started our discussion by questioning the identity of the man in the nude as well as the one who we presumed to be the sculptor. As we continued, we started to analyze small details that were previously undetected, such as the techniques used to create the painting, and the deeper significance of the title; “The Sculptor” was misleading since at first glance, we were captured by the image of the nude man, who seemed to be the main focus of the painting. Overall, we realized that by treating our roles as observers with respect and through verbal collaboration, we were able to further our own ideas about the work and therefore have a more fulfilling analysis.
