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How to Look at Paintings: A closer look

What does a gesture tell us? What might a symbol mean? How to Look at Paintings invites you to explore familiar paintings through their details.

Contxt brings together commentary on figures, gestures and symbols, with each reading traced to its sources. A visual interface guides you through the painting and the ideas around it. An experiment for anyone who wants to look more closely.

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