ANST - Bare Table A & S

[Scot Eddy]

I have often wondered which of my items would get a better score. An 
acrylic painted icon with brass leaf on an acrylic gesso board WITH a 
snazzy faux brick wall, incense, palm leaves, candles, and fru-fru and 
documentation vs. an egg tempera icon with gold leaf on a period gesso 
board and a plain frame on which to display it with documentation. All 
things being equal I think that the gussied up A & S entry would be much 
more likely to win. 

My arguement is "If you're judging the piece, judge the piece." No need 
for all of the additional material. I would like to see a rule something 
to the effect of "Nothing is to be on the table but a plain, black piece 
of cloth, the item, and it's documentation. Level the playing field and 
return the emphasis to the item itself.

Grace and Peace,

Jovian
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