Hierarchy in 2D Art Works

Francesco Botticini, The Assumption of the Virgin

 In my research about “Hierarchy” I found that hierarchy is any system of persons or things ranked one above another. Hierarchy in art is also like this definition. If there is a hierarchy in the art work you are looking at your eyes should be drag over the art work. By doing this you would be to see what is most important for the artist and what is less in order. I believe that in this painting we can see the both examples of the hierarchy. Firstly, there is degree difference between all beings. This is the hierarchy in life. Secondly, when you first look at the picture your eyes will automatically see the most important part of the painting, the top of the painting.   After that your eyes will be drag one by one all layers. In this way, you will understand what artist wants to emphasize. This is the hierarchy in art.