the shephard

The Shepard’s Keeper Throughout time there has been at least one constant that I am aware of. That constant is art. One particular piece of art stands out and catches the eye. That piece of art is The Shepherdess and Her Flock constructed and perfected by Jean Francois Millet. When one makes a certain judgment on a piece of art, one must be precise and certain about that judgment. When observing Millet’s piece …

…in a world that she knows so well. In conclusion, I have found that The Shepherdess and Her Flock is one of my favorite paintings. I like all the elements that Millet uses to personify the meaning of this work. When one makes a judgment about a piece of art he/she must consider color, theme and meaning. One cannot fully understand and appreciate a painting until he/she takes into consideration these three things.