Grace and Trinity Chruches 1908

Editor: Here we have "Grace and Trinity Churches" by Sidney L. Smith. I'm really struck by the detail in this print. What's particularly interesting to you? Curator: As a materialist, I notice the printmaking process itself. The labor involved in creating such precise lines and details for mass consumption. Consider the social context: the Society of Iconophiles produced this. What were their goals, and how did this print serve them? Editor: So, you're saying the process and the society that made it are as important as the image itself? Curator: Precisely. The choice of medium, the intended audience, and the means of production all contribute to the artwork's meaning. What does it tell us about artistic labor and social values at the time? Editor: That shifts my focus entirely. I'm thinking less about the churches and more about the people who made this image of them. Thanks!