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There's a question that has come up again and again among philosophers and art critics for decades: How much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist's plans and motivations affect his meaning? Or is it entirely up to the viewer's judgment? Hayley Levitt explores the complex web of artistic interpretation.

Lesson by Hayley Levitt, directed by Avi Ofer.

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