Artwork in context

         Alright, as far as formal elements this one is a ground breaker. The Last Supper by Da Vinci is one of the 1st works in history to use perspective. This give depth to an image. The lighter color of the background behind Jesus also adds an emphasis and makes him the focal point of the work. That and all the action, motion, and line(whether literal or implied) also create an emphasis.
               As far as the social implications that can be draw, they say a lot about two different time periods. There are many speculations about this work. The type of paint used can date the image as well as the style. The symbols in this image are many and complicated. The man pointing up to the left of Jesus (sorry if i get my directions confused) is a typical theme in religious works of Da Vinci. It is also seen in his depiction of John the Baptist and it is said they are pointing to God. The food on the table is also important whether it shows us what people of Jesus time ate or that of what DaVinci himself ate it cannot be said.