Design for a Frontispiece 

Editor: This is Anthony Walker's "Design for a Frontispiece." It's a drawing with dimensions of 172 by 104mm. It's so detailed, even though it's a sketch. What catches your eye about the composition? Curator: I am drawn to the dynamism within the composition. Notice how Walker utilizes the arrangement of figures to create movement and direct the eye through the space. The globes, figures, and architectural elements form a complex interplay of forms. Editor: So, it's not just the subject matter, but how it's all arranged? Curator: Precisely. The strategic placement of each element contributes to the overall impact. The lines and values enhance the structural integrity of the composition. Editor: That's a different way of seeing it. I appreciate how a focus on form can reveal more than just the subject. Curator: Indeed, a formalist lens reveals the inherent artistic qualities and the artist’s deliberate choices.