A Surprising Perspective: Paolo Uccello’s ‘Madonna With Child’

A Surprising Perspective: Paolo Uccello’s ‘Madonna With Child’
The “Paolo Uccello—'Madonna With Child'” exhibition at The Royal Castle, Warsaw in Poland. The Royal Castle, Poland
Lorraine Ferrier
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WARSAW, Poland—Imagine walking into a room full of people all vying for your attention. Each one of them has a unique voice, style, and message just for you. You might listen to the loudest person first, or those closest to you, before visiting the others in the room. After a while, your attention wanes; even if the next person you meet has the best message ever, you’re just not listening.

This is how I experience visiting museums, art galleries, or stately homes. Each great artwork, object, or architectural feature grapples for my attention. It’s fascinating, but sometimes overwhelming. So to avoid fatigue, I prioritize what I see or even split my visit over several days.

Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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