Drawing Lesson One: In Praise of Shadows

Explore a thought-provoking lecture from William Kentridge's Charles Eliot Norton Lectures series, "Six Drawing Lessons," delivered in 2012. Delve into the first installment, "In Praise of Shadows," where Kentridge weaves together diverse topics such as Plato's cave, the Enlightenment's impact on colonial oppression, and the portrayal of animals in art. Over the course of 71 minutes, gain insight into how art generates knowledge and become more conscious of the mechanisms and deceptions involved in constructing meaning. Examine the very processes through which we perceive the world, challenging your understanding of visual interpretation and artistic expression.