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The Blanton Museum of Art presents Persuasion: Messages and Meaning in Art

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Photo by Tessa Krieger-Carlisle

A picture is worth a thousand words, the adage goes, and artists have communicated messages and meaning with their art from the beginning of time. From the church-sponsored art of the 17th century to contemporary art reflecting on war, poverty, and politics, artist have sought to persuade the masses. See all of the ways artists convey messages on this tour of the Blanton's permanent collection. 

A picture is worth a thousand words, the adage goes, and artists have communicated messages and meaning with their art from the beginning of time. From the church-sponsored art of the 17th century to contemporary art reflecting on war, poverty, and politics, artist have sought to persuade the masses. See all of the ways artists convey messages on this tour of the Blanton's permanent collection.

A picture is worth a thousand words, the adage goes, and artists have communicated messages and meaning with their art from the beginning of time. From the church-sponsored art of the 17th century to contemporary art reflecting on war, poverty, and politics, artist have sought to persuade the masses. See all of the ways artists convey messages on this tour of the Blanton's permanent collection.

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WHERE

Blanton Museum of Art
200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin, TX 78701
http://blantonmuseum.org/

TICKET INFO

$5-$9 Free with Valid UT ID, and for children 12 & under.
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