Question 2: Transform
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Question 2: Transform Artists are sometimes inspired by the idea of transforming the work of others. Examples include Tom Hunter’s photographic recreation of Vermeer’s ‘Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window’, Anthony Caro’s series of sculptures, the Duccio Variations, Picasso’s many responses to Las Meninas by Velasquez, and Bill Viola’s Catherine’s room, a video based on a 14 th century Sienese alterpiece. Research appropriate sources and develop your own response to the idea of transforming the work of others.
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Question 2: Transform
Artists are sometimes inspired by the idea of transforming the work of others. Examples include Tom Hunter’s photographic recreation of Vermeer’s ‘Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window’, Anthony Caro’s series of sculptures, the Duccio Variations, Picasso’s many responses to Las Meninas by Velasquez, and Bill Viola’s Catherine’s room, a video based on a 14th century Sienese alterpiece.
Research appropriate sources and develop your own response to the idea of transforming the work of others.
Johannes Vermeer, 1657
Tom Hunter 1997
Lady writing a letter with her maid Johannes Vermeer, 1670
Girl writing an affidavit Tom Hunter 1997
Anthony Caro Anthony Caro, Déjeuner sur l'herbe II (1989), Steel rusted and fixed, 82 x 280.5 x 185.5 cm
Edouard Manet, Déjeuner sur l'herbe (1863), Oil on canvas, 214 x 269 cm
14th century Sienese alterpiece
Anthony Caro’s series of sculptures, the Duccio Variations
Las Meninas by Velasquez
Bill Viola’s Catherine’s room, a video based on a 14th century Sienese alterpiece
