Assignment picture the epitomizes art

I did research, trying to choose the one picture that I though was representative of fine art as directed.

1. Then, make or describe something (or choose a work by another artist) that stands for what you think people in the world think art should be—because a teacher or expert told you that’s what art is, or because that’s what you think “good art" is, or because you think this is what the art market wants, etc.                               

I looked the Masters and discovered that 95% of their work is portraits. The rest are religious. Some landscape artist are famous but not as high up as Michael and Leonardo. This paining by Sargent is my favorite and the favorite of many others.  It does tell a story, begs questions and is so pleasant to view.

I also chose The School of Athens by Raphael. It seems to encompass architecture, perspective, portraits, use of color and design. All the elements of  dynamic art.

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