1. The Paintings of John Berger
... the past, seeing the masterpieces left behind as their cultural inheritance. By doing this, the artwork itself is mystified to the masses, which is a shame when one considers the useful lessons that can be gleaned from interpreting various masterpieces. Berger goes on to discuss the effect reproductions have had on the art world, specifically how they have destroyed the authority previously ... specific context. McFadden has unknowingly implied that any true understanding must come through the lens of seventeenth century nobility. This is in conflict with what was demonstrated earlier, ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate