"The way we look", based on the essay "Ways of seeing" by John Berger, Found on the book "Ways of Reading" 7th ed.

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By nature, humans interpret numerous amounts of information through sense. The essay "Ways of seeing" by John Berger, describes a variety of interpretations towards sight. Under normal development, sight comes before communication. Those of an unfortunate birth, who obtain sight, often interpret and attempt to communicate hieroglyphically. This form of communication has the potential to tell the past. "Out of true with the present, these assumptions observe the past. They mystify rather than clarify. (136)" Concurring …

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…left, a halo upon the woman, a more cut off background and a different array of flowers. The artist whom reproduced the painting affiliated the original to more of a religious scheme. This gives the center character, the virgin woman, a mysterious interpretation. Overall, an individual's present is reflected on his or her past. Art work is a form of communication that uses self expression towards this concept, promoting the beauty of art through mystery.