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... Their decoration consists of harmonious settings populated by many sacred figures whose actions and gestures play a large part in expressing the narrative of the scenes they take part in. However, although gesture is extremely important in this way, there are certainly other equally key techniques that help explain the narrative. ... The narrative here is certainly brought out by use of gesture: the harmony and unity of the concept of Parnassus is emphasised by use of interconnection of the groups of figures. ... However, compositional rhythm is also seen in the harmonic ascending and descending movement from left to right and he uses a relatively natural, opaque pallet of colour, containing blues and greens to help express the theme, suggesting that although gesture plays a key role, it is not alone in uncovering the narrative.
Gesture in the Expulsion of Heliodorus is blatantly clear in its importance of uncovering the image’s narrative and consequent meaning: The gesture of the High Priest, kneeling at the alter, hands together and looking up to heaven, helps to explain the chaotic foreground scene as it suggests he is willing it on. Therefore, his obvious praying pose acts as a key part in the narrative. The gesture of the rearing horse and the angel riding it, along with stretched-out, contorted figures in motion such as the men just to the left of the horse, emphasises the drama and urgency of the characters that hunt down evil Heliodorus, showing their devotion to the Temple. ... The expulsion narrative therefore is heavily reliant to the understanding of the scene through use of gesture. ... Composition also plays a large part to emphasise gesture: the vanishing point of the perspective is embodied in the High priest praying, making the calmness of his gesture stand out among the rabble of the groups to his right and left.
Approximate Word count = 1333
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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