I felt a connection and an understanding with the painting. The young man is supposed to relay a certain image, the image of power and self assurance but it gave an aura of apprehension. It appealed to the humane and knowledgeable aspect of my soul. The evaluation helped me to understand how art conveys images and feelings and how to identify them. I previously didn't know how to detect these aspects of art, I admired paintings for their esthetic value but not their spiritual value. This project helped me appreciate that....