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  Bruce Nauman,  The True Artist Help s the World by Revealing Mystic Truths , 1967, neon and clear glass tubing suspension supports; 149.86 x 139.7 x 5.08 cm (Philadelphia Museum of Art) https://smarthistory.org/nauman-the-true-artist-helps-the-world-by-revealing-mystic-truths/ This piece was on the Smarthistory website. It is a very simple piece of art, it consists of only three colors, the black background, the red spiral light, and the blue words that sit on the inside of the red spiral. This limited amount of colors makes the audience focus on the words of the image. The statement in the artwork says, "The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths." The artwork itself is not complicated in any way, so it focuses on the meaning behind the words of the artist. I think that Bruce Nauman at the basis of his statement talks about what it means to interpret art. As someone that looks at art, we are supposed to figure out what the author means behind the display of...

Edward Hopper,  Nighthawks , 1942, oil on canvas, 84.1 x 152.4 cm / 33-1/8 x 60″ (Art Institute of Chicago)                                                                  https://smarthistory.org/hopper-nighthawks/ This piece is called Nighthawks, by Edward Hopper. This painting looks to be set in a city or urban area late at night. There are four people sitting inside of what seems to be a dinner or a bar. The inside of the establishment is bright and full of light, while the outside is dark. This painting was made during the peek of World War 2, which makes me feel like that is why the streets are empty and dark, and its light where there is company and conversation. I see this painting showing how the War emphasizes the importance of interacting with others, and how important it is not...