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| William Wegman, Red Toy, 2006 |
This is the first section of the chapter on interpreting art where the focus is on William Wegman's photographs. The section begins with the question: because Wegman's art is so accessible, is it still necessary to interpret it? His work is enjoyed both by the public (including children as well as adults) and the art world. Some biographical information on Wegman is provided and excerpts from critic interpretations of his various works are shown in this section. The consensus is that Wegman's work is witty and humorous--often commenting on other art and issues in art (as well as the fashion industry and advertising). Critics see his work as somewhat mysterious, in that his photographs of his dogs have a sense of the "other" about them. Another theme visible in his work is that of dog and master. Many critics saw a psychological undertone in these photographs. This section shows that though Wegman's work is enjoyed by a variety of people, there is still plenty to analyze and interpret and that no one interpretation will ever be the "right" one.
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