Homage to Freemasonry or Indictment?

In Lynn Brunet's "Homage to Freemasonry or Indictment? The Cremaster Cycle," freemasonry symbols and rituals are explored through visual art. Brunet begins by discussing some of the historical perspective of The Order calling it "secret fraternal order and is based on a science of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols"(Lynn p.98). She reviews how deeply rooted the masons are in American and British history by pointing out famous historical figures. The Cremaster Cycle seeks to explain subtle meanings and reasons of the secret society by using “cryptic references to Freemasonry, its history, rituals, and symbolism"(Lynn p.98). This series seems intricately crafted and supported by biases and misconceptions that society has about the masons.

As I read through the article, I found it very interesting. However, due to my personal lack of knowledge about the Cremaster series or freemasons in general, I'm unfamiliar with all the symbols and meanings that Burnet discusses. I think I would have a deeper appreciation of this article and topic if it were something I were more familiar with.