Anger, from the series "The Seven Deadly Sins" early 20th century (original from c.1540)

Editor: This bronze relief is titled "Anger," and it's part of a series called "The Seven Deadly Sins," created by an anonymous artist. It's quite small, but the figure is so powerful, almost militaristic. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a fascinating visual representation of anger through the lens of power, control, and even perhaps a critique of patriarchal structures. Note the figure's androgynous presentation. How does this blurring of gender expectations complicate our understanding of anger as an emotion? Editor: I never thought about the androgyny. So anger isn't necessarily a masculine trait? Curator: Precisely. And consider the historical context, where the control of emotions, especially for women, was a social expectation. This piece challenges those norms, and invites us to consider anger as a force of resistance. Editor: This has really shifted my perspective. Curator: Mine, too. It’s a potent reminder that art can be a powerful tool for social commentary and challenging deeply ingrained biases.