The Art of Interpretation

Note to Readers

This project has been up for almost two years, and at Scene 360 we plan to launch new projects within the arts. So we are closing "The Art of Interpretation" at this time, however, keeping the archives up for you to read and enjoy what has been shared. Thanks to ...

Gold Digger

Gold Digger © Alex Garcia (2007) Best Interpretation: "This lady killed a lot of love for her chase for wealth…" -Nikos

Study after Velázquez’s Portrait of Pope

Study after Velázquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X © Francis Bacon (1953) Best Interpretation: "The Pope really knew how to hit those high notes during the processional." -Kevin Fitzpatrick .

Whistler’s Mother

Arrangement in Grey and Black: The Artist's Mother by James M. Whistler (1871) Best Interpretation: Will be posted here.

Write To Congress

Write To Congress © Vika Prokopaviciute (2007) Best Interpretation: Will be posted here.

Go Ask Alice

Go Ask Alice © David MacDowell (2007) Best Interpretation: “When I first saw this piece I wasn’t really sure what to think but as I looked at it closer I think it is an interpretation of the American culture. We are all distracted by doing ‘stuff’ going places. Playing ...

Rolla

Rolla © H. Gervex (1878) , Musee des B.-Arts de Bordeau Best Interpretation: “He dressed, as he usually did after their messy love-making. This time, however, he did not leave immediately as was the norm. This time, he stayed maybe a minute longer than he should have. He studied ...

Morning Sun

Morning Sun by Edward Hopper (1952) © Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Best Interpretation: "I think it’s about vulnerability, uncertainty and choice. She is above the bed covers, the window open, very little clothing, a minimal level of physical barriers between herself and the outside world. Yet by being within the ...

Perverse

Badlands

Badlands © Sharon Shapiro (2006) Best Interpretation: “This painting is an anthem, or monument, for feminist determination, with an aside credit to stealth. Standing knee-deep in the stride-slowing water, the figure nevertheless shows a reared-back and undefensive strength and confidence to face whatever approaches (and something is either approaching or ...