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Editor: Here we have a sketch by John Flaxman, housed at the Tate. I'm drawn to the architectural details; they feel imbued with a spiritual significance. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Notice how Flaxman captures Gothic motifs? These architectural details evoke a sense of history and perhaps the weight of tradition. What symbols resonate most strongly with you? Editor: Probably the repetition of figures beneath the arch. Curator: Precisely. Repetition often reinforces meaning, embedding images within our collective memory. This symmetry implies ritual. How might these patterns reflect societal values of Flaxman's time? Editor: I hadn’t considered the connection between societal values and his architectural drawings before. Curator: Visual culture acts as both a mirror and a lamp, reflecting and illuminating different facets of the human condition.