Class Commentary: 08-01-30

Interpretation.

When something is signified by the sender(artist in this case) it has intention but when the receiver(viewer) sees the work do they comprehend the signified or do they create extensions of meaning which were not signified. A child draws a picture of his family, is there signification of their social status, marital status, mental status, race. Likely it is unintentional, but none the less it can be interpreted as containing these views of self. Where does it end? Could we get scientist to research and tell even more of the world just by a picture drawn by a child?

The key is to block out the unimportant as much as possible. Be concise.