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Editor: Here we have an undated pencil drawing by John Flaxman, currently held at the Tate. It depicts figures in combat atop what appears to be a monument. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a rejection of idealized forms, a subversion of classical narratives. Flaxman engages with power dynamics, gender roles, and the glorification of conflict. How does it resonate with contemporary discussions around monuments? Editor: I hadn't considered that. Now I see how the classical style doesn't necessarily endorse classical values. Curator: Exactly. Flaxman is prompting us to confront the legacy of violence and domination embedded within these forms. It's a call to critically examine the stories we tell through art. Editor: That adds so much depth to what I initially perceived. Thanks for broadening my perspective.