A Moorish Mosque or Fort 

Editor: This watercolor, "A Moorish Mosque or Fort," from the 19th century by a British school artist, has such a light, airy quality. What strikes you most about its composition? Curator: Note the emphasis on geometric forms, the arches and the circle, offset by the broken lines suggesting age and decay. The limited color palette further enhances the visual unity. How does this interplay of form and color affect your interpretation? Editor: It makes me think about the passage of time, but also the persistence of these architectural forms. Curator: Precisely. The artist uses formal elements to convey a sense of historical continuity and enduring structure. It is remarkable, is it not? Editor: It really is. I've learned so much about how to look at art in a completely new way.