Discussion Questions
Sans II
Eva Hesse
April 2016
Eva Hesse, Sans II, 1968; collection SFMOMA, purchase through a gift of Phyllis C. Wattis; © The Estate of Eva Hesse
- What does the particular form of this work suggest to you?
- How does the material she used contribute to your reaction?
- How do you respond to this as a work of art? Is what you see beautiful? Is it still art if it is not beautiful, or if it makes you uneasy?
- Do you like this work more or less than you did when you first looked at it? Do you think it matters whether you like it?
