December 2017
Intermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Sometimes, a work of art acquires strength by projecting a structure or meaning that is ambiguous and open to diverse interpretation.
• Perceptual ambiguity. A representation of a three-dimensional formation that can be interpreted in alternative ways. The classic example is the Necker cube, a drawing of a cube that can be seen as occupying space in two alternative ways.
• Ambiguity of recognition. A representational element has more than one interpretation due to inadequate or confusing cues. For example, a shadowy shape might be either a human head or an apple.
• Ambiguity of meaning. The sense or import of the artwork is ambiguous. The viewer is presented with an ongoing conundrum because symbols, narrative action, or other ...