REVISED, "The Book in Art"

This is fairly straightforward, at least compared to the original assignment. Please follow these directions carefully. Choose three works of art (any period, any genre) currently on view at the National Gallery of Art that feature a book(s), a scene of reading or writing, or evidence of book-culture. Write an extended caption of no more than 200 words (and no fewer than 100) for each of your chosen works that interprets how the book as symbol works. What does the book represent, literally and figuratively? Don't be afraid of inserting your own views and ideas. Secondary research isn't necessary.

DUE: October 26 at the start of class. Bring a hardcopy of your texts and matching images, and also bring it (or send it via email) in electronic form.

SELECTING YOUR WORKS: Because we don't want duplication, each student will need to choose three different works. Once a work has been claimed by a student in the comment box below, it won't be available to others. At the end we'll have 27 different works. Again, it's first come first served.

Questions: csmith@corcoran.org