Notre Dame de Paris 

This print of Notre Dame de Paris by Roger Vieillard presents us with a captivating study in structure and perspective. Executed with delicate lines, the facade of Notre Dame is rendered as if viewed through a complex grid. Vieillard’s technique invites us to consider not just the cathedral itself, but the very act of seeing. The overlaid grid disrupts a conventional understanding, challenging fixed meanings of space and form. The architectural details beyond Notre Dame are similarly fragmented. The print employs a semiotic system where lines and shapes don’t merely depict but also question what it means to represent reality. This approach destabilizes the historical values typically associated with iconic structures. It encourages ongoing interpretation, positioning the artwork as a discourse on how we perceive and construct our world.