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My admiration and reverence for the realm of art continues to grow the more I encounter various works of art, and learn of their origins and significance. Once upon a time I would casually glance at artwork and not think much of it afterwards, but now I can see them with a different appreciation and respect, and that is truly an exciting prospect. There is a quote related to art that now resonates profusely within me, and that quote is by none other than the great Aristotle. Aristotle once said,"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." I may not have understood the level of accuracy this quote entails months ago, but I definitely do now. When we can understand the significance of the …show more content…

The title of this work undoubtedly aids in interpretation. The title of the work is Last Supper, and that is exactly what the work is supposed to be. You can see Jesus at the center of the pic, and you can see he is surrounded by 12 other men, better known as 'The 12 Disciples'. There is definitely a focal point in this work, and rightfully so, there should be a focal point in the depiction of such a historic and profound biblical moment. The focal point in the work is Jesus and He is in the center of everyone. I also noticed that there is a distinct lighting and illumination differentiation between Jesus and the disciples in the picture. Jesus, being the focal point, appears to have the most light shining on Him. This was surely not something you can chalk up to coincidence, and I theorize it was done deliberately. The disciples closest to Jesus in the painting have more light than some of the others further away. I believe if we could see the work as it progresses, then ultimately all the disciples would have light on them and appear illuminating, which metaphorically would showcase the glory of Jesus spreading and radiating on the disciples. I believe the predominant color scheme most likely falls under the umbrella of analogous colors, and the enhancement of the colors utilized gives it a warm yet pretty and aesthetically pleasing sight. The work can be classified as representational since it is surely recognizable for what it is suppose to be, and because it is intended to represent reality. The work is intended to represent the actual last supper and it does a great job in accomplishing

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