Lazaro Coto

Period 1
Concentration Statement

In my concentration, I explore the moon as a symbol primarily in western art, as well as

throughout different cultures. Using evidence from archeological findings, writings, as well as
modern representations of this subject, the pieces feature the employment of this symbol and its
culturally subjective meaning. The concentration also features the subject as a purely aesthetic
theme as well, and will attempt, obviously, to convey technical skill with certain media, as well
as the pensive quality of the complex meanings of the subject throughout history. This will
convey the evolution of the symbol of the moon, notably in modern globalized culture, and
outtakes on its future as a cultural phenomenon.