Coat of Arms of the Episcopal Church, Todi, Italy c. 20th century

Editor: This sketch, "Coat of Arms of the Episcopal Church, Todi, Italy," by Kenneth John Conant, shows the careful planning that went into the final carving; the grid lines are still visible. What strikes me is how the design incorporates both religious and heraldic symbols. How might we interpret this combination? Curator: Let’s consider the drawing itself, its material presence. The paper, the pencil lines... This isn't the final product, but a step in the process. The grid, as you mentioned, is key. It reveals a deliberate approach to production, doesn't it? How does this calculated method relate to the subject matter? Editor: I suppose it underscores the institutional aspect of the church, a structured system of belief reflected in a structured design. Curator: Exactly. It’s a window into the labor of creation, not just inspiration, and how that process embeds meaning. A very interesting piece.