You will be required to give a visual analysis of the sculpture “For the Love of

You will be required to give a visual analysis of the sculpture “For the Love of God” by Damien Hirst.
Take a look at the MEDIUM of this piece before beginning.
What is the significance of using diamonds? What does our society associate with diamonds in terms of value? What other symbols could be associated with it?
What else stands out to you, visually? Is it the teeth? The oversized diamond on the forehead?
Refer back to our lecture and your textbook for help if needed before beginning the quiz.
Next, you will be required to consider the message or content behind the painting.
What themes do we typically associate with a skull?
Does this narrative get interrupted or changed when mixed with a diamond?
What larger ideas do you think Damien Hirst was trying to get at? Does Vanitas come into play here?