Jesuits' College, S. Omer c. 19th century

Editor: This print, "Jesuits' College, S. Omer" by John Coney, depicts a procession in a grand hall. It feels very much about institutional power. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The visual language speaks volumes. Look at the architecture – the imposing arches, the sheer scale. It's designed to inspire awe, to communicate the might of the church and, by extension, the patriarchy it upholds. Editor: So, it's about the use of space to assert dominance? Curator: Exactly. Consider who is included, and who is excluded, from such spaces. This is a visual manifestation of social hierarchies. It makes you think about the role of institutions in shaping individual experience and collective identity, doesn't it? Editor: It really does. Thanks for helping me consider how visual elements connect to power structures. Curator: My pleasure. It's crucial to analyze how art reflects and reinforces societal dynamics.