Illustration I c. 16th century

Editor: So, this is "Illustration I" by an anonymous artist. It looks like a woodcut print. It gives me the feeling of being in a classroom. What strikes you when you look at this image? Curator: This image provides an interesting glimpse into historical modes of knowledge transmission. How might the figures depicted here represent power dynamics related to education and access to information? Editor: I didn't think about power. Curator: Consider who has access to knowledge, who is teaching, and what social structures might be reinforced by this scene. It prompts us to think about knowledge as a form of social capital. Editor: That's a new way to think about a classroom setting. Thank you! Curator: Likewise, your observations enrich my understanding.