Letter E c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have an anonymous artwork titled "Letter E." What strikes me is how ornate and dense this single letter is. How would you interpret this work? Curator: Well, consider the historical context. Initial letters, especially in illuminated manuscripts, weren't just decorative. They signaled power, knowledge, and divine authority, often used to begin important religious texts. Do you think this "E" might be making a statement about access to information? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't considered the social implications of something as simple as a letter. Curator: Exactly! It makes you think about who had the privilege to read and write, and how even the visual presentation of language could be a form of control. Editor: I'll never look at typography the same way again. Curator: That's the goal. Art reflects and shapes our world.