Conformity

An image that helps to illustrate the idea of urban conformity - Collins Street, 5pm by John Brack.

From: http://uk.encarta.msn.com/media_121627984/collins_street_5_pm_by_john_brack.html

Questions:
1. Comment on the colours used. What does this suggest about the composer's ideas of city life?
2. What do the subjects wear? Account for their clothing.
3. How can you tell that this is an Australian painting?
4. Describe the facial expressions of the subjects. Why are they all facing the same way?
5. What do the buildings tell you about the environment they are in? Is the tree significant?
6. What traditionally happens at 5pm in cities?
7. Using your answers to the previous questions, explain how the composer conveys his views on urban conformity.

How much does a Grecian Urn?

Boom Tish.
Photos of Greek urns from the Musee de Aquitaine, Bordeaux. Taken through glass, so they're not great. But you can get the idea of what Keats was looking at.