These three figurative works, included in this chapter of the ...

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These three figurative works, included in this chapter of the text, represent three different themes of art: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius; Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People; and Cimabue, Madonna Enthroned. Explain how each image communicates the theme of the work.
 
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Question 2

Musicians often cover songs recorded by other artists, developing a new interpretation of it. Artist Jeff Wall covered a work by Hokusai with his A Sudden Gust of Wind (after Hokusai). How does Wall's work create a dialogue with Hokusai's? How do the differences in their works speak to the viewer about the intentions or purposes of both artists? How does this cover represent the theme of Art and Art?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Areas of meaning convey what a work of art is about and can be categorized by themes. These works reflect themes of social orders and the sacred realm through figurative representation.

Answer to Question 2

Art can be its own theme. Some artists draw from artwork created in previous decades or centuries to re-contextualize the image and subject matter to result in a new dialogue and appreciation of the art of the work.